Joseph Sugden
Olathe,KS
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Nurse with a proven ability to manage high-acuity patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in advanced life support, evidence-based practices, and patient education, driving improved health outcomes and quality of care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Harbor Hospice
Overland Park, KS
01.2026 - Current
- Assess patient needs to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on hospice services and end-of-life options.
- Monitor patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health records.
- Collaborate with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
02.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive critical care to high-acuity adult patients requiring mechanical ventilation, airway management, and advanced oxygenation strategies.
- Manage patients on multiple vasoactive infusions, ensuring hemodynamic stability through continuous assessment and titration.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge care, fostering improved recovery outcomes.
Critical Care Nurse Intern
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted Registered nurses in providing direct patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, mobility, intake/output monitoring, and basic assessments while developing foundational clinical judgment.
- Observed and participated in medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and evidence-based nursing interventions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Performed NG and OG tube insertions, along with tube feeding setup and care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Inserted Foley catheters using sterile technique and assisted with catheter maintenance and infection-prevention practices.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cameron Regional Medical Center
Cameron, MO
04.2014 - 01.2019
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Facilitated therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and strength recovery.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment techniques as necessary.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to optimize patient care strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12.2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY02.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO01.2014
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Chest tube management
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Airway management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Advanced life support
- Evidence-based practices
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (American Red Cross)
- Advanced Life Support (American Red Cross)
- Kansas Compact Nursing License: #159534
- Missouri Physical Therapist Assistant license: #2014012168
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Harbor Hospice
01.2026 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Menorah Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Critical Care Nurse Intern
Menorah Medical Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cameron Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Concorde Career College