JORDAN KNIGHTON
Ogden,Utah
Summary
Experienced Critical Care RN with 8+ years in healthcare industry. Diverse background in skilled nursing facilities, home care/hospice, acute rehab, float pool, and intensive care units. Proven success in charge nursing in ICU. Highly skilled in ventilators, vasoactive medications, titrating medications. Certified in ALS, BLS, and PALS. Also trained in CRRT, post-op open heart care, balloon pump operation, EVD management, ICP bolt monitoring, trauma response team participation, and code response team involvement. Expanding expertise by gaining experience in Operating Room to enhance skills as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Surgery Partners
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
INTENSIVE CARE REGISTERED NURSE
Mckay Dee Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Assessed patients, demonstrated critical thinking skills, and performed various procedures including running CRRT, Impella, Balloon pump, EVD drains, and ICP monitoring. Experienced in postoperative open heart recovery and stroke monitoring.
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certified
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
INTENSIVE CARE CHARGE NURSE
McKay Dee Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated charge nurse skills such as PALS certification and effectively responding to code blues, rapid responses, and level one traumas.
- Coordinated with other units to ensure proper staffing and patient care while also overseeing the ICU.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
INTENSIVE CARE NURSE APPRENTICE
Mckay Dee Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
- This was a beginning for nurses during COVID
- Students in nursing school got the opportunity to work in the hospital during their last semester of nursing school
- This opportunity was to help prepare nurses coming into the field and to get them started early.
CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN
Mckay Dee Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021
- As a critical care tech my duties include sterile procedures with doctors, placing IVs, helping with coding patients, proning patients, blood sugar checks, helping with critical situations, nursing coordination, and working with as a team.
Education
Masters of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practioner
Georgetown University
Washington, DC12.2025
Bachelor's Science Nursing -
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
Ogden, Utah08.2022
Associate Registered Nursing Degree -
ANNIE TAYLOR DEE SCHOOL OF NURSING, WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
Ogden, Utah12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
OGDEN WEBER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Ogden, Utah12.2020
Associate Health Sciences -
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
Ogden, Utah04.2020
High school or equivalent Diploma -
BONNEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Ogden, Utah05.2016
Skills
- Ventilators
- Vasoactive medications
- Titratable medications
- ALS
- BLS
- PALS certified
- CRRT trained
- Post op open heart trained
- Balloon pump trained
- EVD trained
- ICP bolt trained
- Trauma response team
- Code response team
- Operating Room Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Safety
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Surgery Partners
07.2024 - Current
INTENSIVE CARE CHARGE NURSE
McKay Dee Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
INTENSIVE CARE REGISTERED NURSE
Mckay Dee Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2024
INTENSIVE CARE NURSE APPRENTICE
Mckay Dee Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN
Mckay Dee Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021
Masters of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practioner
Georgetown University
Bachelor's Science Nursing -
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate Registered Nursing Degree -
ANNIE TAYLOR DEE SCHOOL OF NURSING, WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
Licensed Practical Nurse -
OGDEN WEBER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Associate Health Sciences -
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
High school or equivalent Diploma -
BONNEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
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