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J Patrick King

Savannah,GA

Summary

Dedicated, compassionate, and patient focused Registered Nurse with notable experience in Open Heart Recovery and other Critical Care specialties. Exceptional ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities with ease. Leader in developing multidisciplinary care plans in conjunction with physicians and practitioners, therapists, case managers and social workers.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, CVICU (Open Heart ICU)

Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
05.2020 - 02.2025
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and skilled approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Advanced my skills and expertise caring for patient's on specialty devices such as Ventilator support, Impella, IABP, CRRT, and ECMO.

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2017 - 05.2020
  • As Charge Nurse, delegated and prioritized patient assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.
  • Managed the care for post-operative open heart and other vascular surgical patients from initial recovery through transfer from the critical care unit.
  • Trained new hires in proper techniques, care standards, and operational procedures to optimize performance and patient safety.

Registered Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2014 - 10.2017
  • Monitored cardiovascular PCU patient conditions, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability and acuity.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Guided patients and their families towards improved lifestyle habits, reducing the likelihood of return visits.

Registered Nurse

Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens, GA
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Provided exceptional care to patients needing complex care, such as general surgery post-op management, extensive wound care, and discharge education to patients and families.
  • Precisely recorded elements of nursing assessment, encompassing treatment and medication management.
  • Participated in educational activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities through the unit based council.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical College of Georgia
Athens, GA
05-2012

Skills

  • Charge Nurse
  • Rapid Response Team
  • Ventilator support
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • IABP
  • CRRT
  • ECMO

Timeline

Registered Nurse, CVICU (Open Heart ICU)

Lee Health
05.2020 - 02.2025

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Holy Cross Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2020

Registered Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
10.2014 - 10.2017

Registered Nurse

Athens Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical College of Georgia
J Patrick King