Matthew McIntosh McIntosh
Searcy
Summary
A current Family Nurse Practitioner Student and Dynamic ICU Charge Nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary with expertise in hemodynamic monitoring and a proven track record in quality improvement initiatives, reducing infection rates. Adept at interprofessional collaboration and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence in patient care. Committed to enhancing clinical practices and patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse
CHI St Vincent Infirmary
06.2023 - Current
- Assists in monitoring patient vital signs and responding to emergencies.
- Supports nursing staff by coordinating daily unit operations and patient care activities.
- Learns hospital protocols and safety procedures for infection control standards.
- Engages with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate effective patient care plans.
- Participates in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Contributes to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Mentored and trained new nurses, ensuring they were well-prepared to provide high-quality care in critical situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the department leading to reduced infection rates among critically ill patients.
- Established effective working relationships with support staff, contributing to a cohesive team environment that prioritized patient safety and wellbeing.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development within the nursing profession by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars focused on enhancing ICU nursing practices.
- Promoted adherence to hospital policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as JCAHO requirements.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Flight Paramedic
Survival Flight Inc
11.2014 - 07.2024
- Administer advanced life support and emergency medical care in air transport settings.
- Collaborate with ground personnel to ensure seamless patient transitions and safe operations.
- Conduct thorough pre-flight equipment checks to guarantee readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Perform critical patient assessments, providing timely interventions during transport to medical facilities.
- Lead incident debriefings to identify improvement opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop training programs focused on emergency response techniques for new staff members.
- Implement best practices in patient care protocols, driving improved outcomes in air medical services.
- Provided crucial input during debriefings following missions, identifying areas for improvement or potential risks to future operations.
- Contributed to successful rescue missions by providing essential medical support in challenging environments such as natural disasters or remote locations.
- Followed established procedures for personal and patient safety.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the flight paramedic team by consistently modeling proper protocols and holding colleagues accountable when necessary.
- Boosted patient satisfaction levels through empathetic communication and compassionate care during transport.
- Elevated care standards through consistent adherence to established treatment guidelines and protocols.
- Strengthened relationships with local hospitals and emergency departments through regular communication and collaboration on shared goals related to patient care.
Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
10.2008 - 11.2014
- Mentor junior paramedics, enhancing team performance and adherence to protocols.
- Provided visual guidance, navigation and radio communications assistance to pilot.
- Assisted in the development of training programs for new flight paramedics, sharing expertise and best practices for optimal performance in the field.
- Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
- Streamlined documentation procedures to ensure accurate recording of vital signs, medications administered, and overall patient condition during flights.
- Ensured safe transportation for patients by adhering to strict aviation protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced response times by optimizing pre-flight preparation processes, enabling rapid deployment of air ambulance services.
- Enhanced team efficiency with expert coordination of in-flight medical treatments, equipment usage, and communication.
- Expedited stabilization efforts for critically injured patients by implementing rapid assessment techniques upon arrival at scenes.
- Anticipated potential complications and provided proactive interventions, preventing further issues or injuries while en route to medical facilities.
- Maximized aircraft utilization by assisting with routine maintenance tasks and equipment inspections as needed.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by contributing suggestions based on real-world experiences in the field.
Paramedic
Northstar EMS
01.2003 - 10.2008
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency responses, ensuring effective treatment in critical situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline operational procedures.
- Mentored junior paramedics, fostering professional development and enhancing team efficiency in emergency protocols.
- Implemented new response strategies to improve service delivery and reduce response times for critical emergencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock05-2023
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Arkansas State University
Beebe, AR10-2004
Skills
- Seizure management
- Vasoactive medications
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Central line care
- Neurological assessment
- End-of-life care
- Family-centered care
- Basic life support
- Cardiovascular assessment
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Gastrointestinal assessment
- Documentation
- Integumentary assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Anticoagulation therapy
- Supervision
- Chest tube management
- Intravenous therapy
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Emergency management
- Quality improvement
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Diabetes management
- Staff education
- Trauma nursing core course
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Respiratory assessment
- Blood transfusion
- Sedation management
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Medical device monitoring
- Cardiac monitors
- Coaching and mentoring
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Staff educational programming
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task and work prioritization
- Electronic health records
- Emergency interventions
- Microsoft office
- Pain management
Teaching Experience
- Provided Clinical Education to new employees as a Field Training Officer
- Severed as a Clinical Instructor and Base Clinical Lead while working for Air Evac Lifeteam
- Taught numerous ACLS, BLS, and PALS courses as an Instructor for the American Heart Association to both hospital and EMS personnel
- Former EMS Instructor for Arkansas State University Paramedic Program
- Severed as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support Instructor
Awards
2018 Arkansas EMS Association Air Medical Award of Excellence
Professional Organizations
- International Association of Flight Paramedics
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Arkansas EMS Air Medical Society Member
- Arkansas EMS Paramedic Society
Publications
- No current publications
Leadership Experience
- Field Training Officer (Northstar EMS)
- Base Clinical Lead (Air Evac Lifeteam)
- Regional Educator (Survival Flight Inc)
- Base Clinical Manager (Survival Flight Inc)
- ICU Charge Nurse (CHI St. Vincent)
Research Experience
- Clinical trial involving numerous Advanced Airway techniques
- Clinical trial and blood administration in the prehospital environment
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse
CHI St Vincent Infirmary
06.2023 - Current
Flight Paramedic
Survival Flight Inc
11.2014 - 07.2024
Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
10.2008 - 11.2014
Paramedic
Northstar EMS
01.2003 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Arkansas State University