Matthew McLain
Hot Springs,AR
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Committed to integrity and excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Internal Contract
Mena Regional Hospital
2022.03 - Current
- Established strong rapport with patients and families through excellent communication skills and empathetic bedside manner.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Ardmore
2022.12 - 2023.03
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Fort Smith
2022.07 - 2022.12
- Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during emergencies or critical situations.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
UT Health Jacksonville
2022.03 - 2022.07
- Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during emergencies or critical situations.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Stroke Coordinator/ER Clinical Supervisor
CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
2021.07 - 2022.03
- Oversaw Certification of Advanced Primary Stroke Center for CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
- Managed quality data abstraction for stroke measures
- Coordinated stroke data collection with state stroke program
- Performed community outreach and education on stroke awareness
- Developed clinical practice guidelines for uniform treatment of stroke patients.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of ER Nurses and support staff.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication for better patient management and streamlined care processes.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
ER Patient Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse
CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
2018.09 - 2021.07
- Reduced wait times for patients with streamlined triage procedures and prioritization of critical cases.
- Promoted supportive work environment by addressing staff concerns and maintaining open communication channels.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
2016.06 - 2018.09
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
2014.04 - 2016.06
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Addison, Illinois02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05.2016
Skills
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Unit Oversight
Accomplishments
-Participated in a blood culture contamination reduction study in the emergency department.
-Supervised Advanced Primary Stroke Certification of CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
Awards
DAISY award 2016
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Ardmore
2022.12 - 2023.03
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Fort Smith
2022.07 - 2022.12
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Internal Contract
Mena Regional Hospital
2022.03 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
UT Health Jacksonville
2022.03 - 2022.07
Stroke Coordinator/ER Clinical Supervisor
CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
2021.07 - 2022.03
ER Patient Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse
CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
2018.09 - 2021.07
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
2016.06 - 2018.09
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs
2014.04 - 2016.06
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College