Matthew Koepp
Covington,LA
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience, including 6 years in critical care, providing exceptional patient care in high-stress environments. Proficient in managing acute and chronic illnesses, performing advanced clinical procedures, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Committed to ensuring patient safety, enhancing recovery, and upholding the highest standards of care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), including ventilator-dependent and hemodynamically unstable patients
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and healthcare teams to create individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families on post-hospitalization care and disease management
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols and patient safety standards
- Documented all care activities accurately and timely in EMR systems
- Supported and mentored newly hired nurses and nursing students
- Conducted regular equipment checks and ensured compliance with hospital policies
Travel Registered Nurse – COVID ICU
Gifted Health Care
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients in the COVID Intensive Care Unit (ICU), including ventilator-dependent and hemodynamically unstable patients
- Performed rapid assessments and interventions during medical emergencies, such as cardiac and respiratory arrest
- Monitor and interpret complex patient data to inform treatment decisions
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and healthcare teams to create individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families on post-hospitalization care and disease management
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols and patient safety standards
Registered Nurse – ICU
University Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered patient-centered care to a diverse population of critically ill individuals in the MICU, TICU, CVICU, NCCU and Burn ICU
- Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), including ventilator-dependent and hemodynamically unstable patients
- Monitor and interpret complex patient data to inform treatment decisions
- Administer and manage advanced therapies such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and healthcare teams to create individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families on post-hospitalization care and disease management
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols and patient safety standards
Licensed Practical Nurse – Medcentris /Perfusion Vascular Labs
Medcentris
05.2015 - 05.2019
EMT-HBOT
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
EMT-B – Emergency Department
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2013
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (APRN FNP-C)
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Holy Cross University
New Orleans, LA05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Louisiana Delta Community College
New Orleans, LA05.2015
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) -
South Louisiana Community College
Covington, LA05.2011
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Emergency interventions
- Administering medications
- IV therapy
- EKG interpretation
- Telemetry
- Electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Epic
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Patient education
- Family education
- Client Support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) (2025)
- Registered Nurse (RN) LA (2019)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (2015)
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) (2011)
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Awards
- Theresa Bittenbring Marque & John Henry Marque Fund, Student Nurse Award, 05/01/19
- University of Holy Cross, RN BSN Honors, 05/01/19
- Recognition by St. Tammany Hospital for giving exemplar care, 01/01/13
- Outstanding Achievement for American Red Cross, 01/01/11
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse – COVID ICU
Gifted Health Care
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse – ICU
University Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse – Medcentris /Perfusion Vascular Labs
Medcentris
05.2015 - 05.2019
EMT-HBOT
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
EMT-B – Emergency Department
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Louisiana Delta Community College
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) -
South Louisiana Community College
Master of Science - Nursing (APRN FNP-C)
Nicholls State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Holy Cross University
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