Michael Combs
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Reliable and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
U.S. Navy Active Duty
10.2022 - Current
- Managed care of patients across Intensive Care, Medical/Surgical, and Maternal Infant Units.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Neuro/Trauma ICU Nurse
Sparrow Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care in a 16 bed, level 1 neuro/trauma ICU, with experience floating to both medical and cardiovascular ICUs.
- Managed patients with ICP and arterial blood pressure monitoring.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement, external ventricular devices, and chest tube placement ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques.
- Expedited critical decision-making processes during emergencies by effectively communicating with other healthcare professionals under high-pressure situations.
- Member of hospital code blue team.
Lift Team Technician
Sparrow Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Supported healthcare professionals in various departments with patient transfers to facilitate efficient scheduling of medical appointments or procedures.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by offering support and assistance to colleagues as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members through effective collaboration efforts.
Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2013 - 07.2018
- Trained in combat casualty care in diverse environments and patient populations.
- Responsible for supervision and care of 150 sailors and marines.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Hand selected primary recovery team corpsman over two deployments. Responsible for in flight care .
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05.2021
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, CA12.2017
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Brunswick, OH06.2013
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Neurological / ICP monitoring
- Telemetry
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medication Titration
- Compassionate Care
- Honest and Dependable
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- EPIC Experience
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Certification
CCRN - Adult
BLS - Basic Life Support
ALS - Advanced Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support
TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
PHTLS - Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
U.S. Navy Active Duty
10.2022 - Current
Neuro/Trauma ICU Nurse
Sparrow Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2022
Lift Team Technician
Sparrow Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2021
Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2013 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Copper Mountain College
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School