Matthew Cousins
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Healthcare professional adept in emergency care with focus on delivering patient-centered outcomes. History of impactful contributions to patient stabilization and care coordination. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and reliability, ensuring seamless operations in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Providence Alaska Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Psychiatric Technician
Providence Alaska Medical Center
10.2016 - 10.2023
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
Assisted Living Manager
Hope Community Resources
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Created a welcoming atmosphere in the facility by overseeing aesthetic improvements and maintaining cleanliness standards throughout common areas.
- Enhanced staff performance through ongoing training, mentoring, and regular feedback sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with residents'' families, addressing their concerns promptly and providing updates on their loved ones'' wellbeing.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to promote collaboration, address concerns, and share best practices among staff members.
Direct Support Professional
Hope Community Resources
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT04-2023
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Patient stabilization
- Behavioral health care
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ENPC- Emergency Nursing Core Course
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Providence Alaska Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Assisted Living Manager
Hope Community Resources
09.2019 - 04.2023
Psychiatric Technician
Providence Alaska Medical Center
10.2016 - 10.2023
Direct Support Professional
Hope Community Resources
10.2012 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
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