Matthew Denny
Candler,NC
Summary
Veteran and Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience. I have 4 years of critical care experience. I have experience in med-surge, progressive care, rehabilitation, long term care and float pool experience. Travel nurse experience with knowledge of different charting systems including Epic/Cerner.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Asheville, NC
09.2018 - Current
- Neurosciences Step-Down/Progressive Care
- Neuro/Trauma/Surgical ICU- Full time/PRN When travel nursing (40hrs/week)
- Provided nursing care to Critically Ill Patients
- Titration of continuous vasoactive intravenous medications , hemodynamic monitoring including Arterial lines, Flow-Trac, monitoring devices. CVP monitoring
- Provided care for Ventilated patients, Proning techniques, repositioning, oral care, interpretation of Arterial and Venous Blood Gas, Pressure Injury Prevention
- IV Sedative and Analgesic dosing to manage, pain, agitation, and delirium in the Intensive Care Unit
- Experience performing Rapid Sequence Intubation including, administration of medications to perform Intubation
- Experience with paralytics including performing train of four monitoring
- CRRT- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Charge nurse experience
Registered Nurse
Nomad Health (Travel Agency)
Charlotte, NC
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Travel Nurse Novant Health- Charlotte Region
- Float Pool Nurse for 5 different Hospitals within system. (Full Time 40/hrs week)
- Nursing Care in various departments including floating to ICU/ER/GI/Neurosciences/Cardiac
- EPIC Charting system
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
Total Med Solutions
Charlotte, NC
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Travel Nurse Medical ICU Atrium Health- Carolinas Medical System (Full Time 40/hrs week)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Floating as well throughout Hospital system to Progressive Care, Emergency Room,
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Laurels of Summit Ridge
Asheville, NC
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Care for short term rehabilitation patients and long term care residents. (Full Time 40/hrs week)
- Providing nursing care to Rehabilitation Patients including patients recovering from joint replacement surgery, patients recovering from acute illness
- Supervision of LPN, Nursing Assistant Staff, Medication Technicians
- Charge Nurse- Wound Care Nursing
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Soldier
United State Army. U.S. Army National Guard
05.2009 - 06.2016
- Active Duty Soldier, Soldier N.C. Army National Guard Soldier
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
- Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran
- Experience working in High stress environments
Assistant Store Manager
Food Lion LLC
Mills River, NC
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Salaried Position 45-55 hrs/week
- Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit and cash payments to streamline sales.
- Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
- Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC06.2016
Skills
- ACLS/BLS Expiration 6/8/2026
- NIHSS Stroke Expiration 8/16/2024
Nursing experience in multiple areas of Hospital Medicine, Critical Care, Rehabilitation, Long Term Care
I have Assisted with these procedures: Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube Removal/Insertion, Bolt-ICP Placement, Arterial Line Insertion, Central Line Insertion Intubation and Extubation, Cardioversion/Defibrillation/pacing, Central Line Insertion, Thoracentesis, Chest Tube Insertion, Traction, Massive Transfusion Protocols
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Total Med Solutions
09.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Nomad Health (Travel Agency)
04.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Laurels of Summit Ridge
06.2016 - 10.2018
Soldier
United State Army. U.S. Army National Guard
05.2009 - 06.2016
Assistant Store Manager
Food Lion LLC
05.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College