Michael Chen
College Station,TX
Summary
Practicing Registered Nurse with clinical experience in a progressive care unit who is seeking employment in an intensive care setting. Highly motivated and dedicated with a diverse set of experience in a hospital and a strong science background.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
IMCU, RN III
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
College Station, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Oversee and assist staff nurses as team leader with responsibilities including responding to all emergencies on the unit, organizing patient assignments amongst the floor nurses and patient care technicians, making assignments for the oncoming shift, and responding to general needs of the staff
- IMCU representative for the Executive Advisory Committee in which staff from all units collaborate with hospital administration to discuss methods to improve staff experience for employees of the hospital
- Take care of 3-5 patients per shift
- Provide care to patients admitted for acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19
- Manage oxygen devices such as AVAPS, BiPap, and Airvo for patients with high oxygen requirements
- Treat patients requiring care appropriate for a stepdown ICU including patients with neurologic, cardiac, respiratory, and surgical conditions
- Observe and monitor patients requiring frequent vital sign monitoring including continuous pulse oximetry and telemetry monitoring
- Administer and titrate continuous IV medication therapies such as diltiazem, dobutamine, nifedipine, insulin, and heparin as well as monitor patients on continuous IV amiodarone, milrinone, and nitroglycerin.
Telemetry, RN I
St. Joseph’s Health Regional Hospital
Bryan, TX
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Took care of 4-5 patients per shift
- Collaborated with health care professionals to provide acute patient care
- Documented head-to-toe assessments of patients
- Delegated tasks and care to PCTs and other nurses
- Provided pre- and post-operative care for various procedures
- Administered cardiac drips including diltiazem, amiodarone, milrinone, dobutamine, and dopamine
- Educated and updated patients and their families
- Taught and evaluated nursing students and provided hands-on training.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Texas At Arlington
12-2023
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Blinn College
05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Texas A&M University
12.2017
Skills Certifications
- Registered Nurse certified by Texas Board of Nursing (license number: 1000867).
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certified through RQI program.
- Proficient in analyzing and interpreting EKGs.
- Experienced with using and navigating EMR with experience using MEDITECH and Epic.
- Ability to lift up to 500 pounds.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
Timeline
IMCU, RN III
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Telemetry, RN I
St. Joseph’s Health Regional Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Blinn College
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Texas A&M University