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Matthew Cooper
EAST LYME,CT
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a strong background in advanced family practice nursing as well as intensive care. Specialized in patient education, chronic disease management, and preventive care. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
US Navy
Groton, Connecticut
09.2024 - 07.2026
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated, and managed acute and chronic medical conditions across the lifespan, emphasizing evidence-based, patient-centered care to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered comprehensive primary care services to 1,176 active-duty service members, retirees, and beneficiaries, enhancing access to essential healthcare.
- Led initiatives as Women's Health Champion for New England Command, improving cervical cancer screening compliance and promoting breast health and contraceptive counseling.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
US Navy
San Diego, California
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Led rapid response team, participated in mock code blue drills, served as ECMO subject matter expert, and managed 26-bed intensive care unit as charge nurse.
- Provided critical care support during two COVID-19 FEMA deployments at civilian hospitals in Spokane, WA, and St. Louis, MO, ensuring patient care continuity.
- Contributed to U.S. Navy's first operational Role 2 Afloat Casualty Receiving Treatment Ship (CRTS) aboard LHD-4, enhancing casualty care capabilities.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, Ohio
04.2015 - 05.2020
- Assistant Nurse Manager for 7 ICUs/ 95 Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care patients.
- Function as leadership role for post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular nurses until patient discharge to Stepdown
- Acted as subject matter expert on ECMO, VAD, Impella, Total Artificial Heart, IABP, CVVHD, EKG, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring, enhancing team knowledge and patient care.
Combat Medic
US Army National Guard
Panama City, Florida
10.2010 - 10.2016
- Led medical platoon as NCO for 1/153 Cavalry unit, supervising training and development of up to 25 junior enlisted soldiers.
- Awarded soldier of the year in 2013 for exceptional contributions to unit readiness and performance.
- Graduated AMEDD with honors, demonstrating commitment to medical excellence at Fort Sam Houston (now JBSA), TX.
- “Order of Silver Spur” recipient
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Cleveland, OH04-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2014
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Chronic care management
- Evidence-based practice
- Care coordination
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient education
- Patient communication
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
US Navy
09.2024 - 07.2026
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
US Navy
06.2020 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
04.2015 - 05.2020
Combat Medic
US Army National Guard
10.2010 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University