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Michael Richardson

Durango,CO

Summary

Dynamic Critical Care Nurse bringing 5.5 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.

  • Over 5 years of experience in Emergency Department nursing
  • 2 years of Pediatric care nursing
  • 3 year of travel experience
  • Experienced in triage of patients, assessment of medical conditions and vital signs, and administering medications
  • Skilled at establishing rapport with patients and their families while ensuring a comfortable and safe environment
  • Excellent multitasking and critical thinking skills, with the ability to think quickly and prioritize tasks
  • Committed to working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care to patients
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to document patient care thoroughly and accurately
  • Proficient in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric patients
  • Compassionate and knowledgeable in providing quality care to children
  • Thoroughly knowledgeable of pediatric medications and treatments
  • Adept in monitoring vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing patient education

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ft Defiance Indian Hospital (travel Contract)
10.2025 - Current

ACLS and PALS in high volume Emergency Department

Rural healthcare needs

Specialized population care

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Northern Navajo Medical Center (travel Contract)
04.2025 - 10.2026

ACLS and PALS in high volume Emergency Department
Rural healthcare needs
Specialized population care

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

Ft. Defiance Indian Hospital (travel Contract)
09.2023 - 04.2025

ACLS and PALS in high volume Emergency Department

Rural healthcare needs

Specialized population care

Registered Nurse (Cardiac ICU step down)

The Elliot Hospital (travel contract)
03.2023 - 06.2023

ACLS in high volume step down unit

high acuity patient care


Registered Nurse (Pediatrics)

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (travel contract)
12.2022 - 03.2024

ACLS and Pals in an inpatient care enviroment

Adult care when low census

Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and individualized care to newborns, infants, children, and adolescents

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

Ft. Defiance Indian Hospital (Travel contract)
10.2022 - 12.2022

ACLS and PALS in high volume Emergency Department

Rural healthcare needs

Specialized population care

Registered Nurse (ICU Step Down/Pediatric)

Mercy Regional Medical center
06.2021 - 10.2022

ACLS and PALS in a step down setting

Cath Lab recovery

Pediatric care

Oncology care: adult and pediatric

Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and individualized care to infants, children, and adolescents

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department Float)

Mercy Regional Medical center
06.2021 - 10.2022

ACLS and PALS in Emegency Department setting

Floated to unit one to two times a week


Registered Nurse (Emergency Dept)

San Juan Regional medical Center
05.2020 - 06.2021

ACLS and PALS in a fast paced Emergency Department

High volume acute care ED.

Education

Associates in Nursing - Nursing

Pueblo Community College
Mancos, CO
03-2020

Skills

  • Fast paced worker that enjoys the pressures of high stress situations
  • I can acclimate to new facilities and situations quickly
  • Calm under pressure
  • Enjoys patient teaching
  • Skilled in multiple Nursing disciplines
  • Not afraid to ask for help

Software

Epic
Cerner
MediTech

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ft Defiance Indian Hospital (travel Contract)
10.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Northern Navajo Medical Center (travel Contract)
04.2025 - 10.2026

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

Ft. Defiance Indian Hospital (travel Contract)
09.2023 - 04.2025

Registered Nurse (Cardiac ICU step down)

The Elliot Hospital (travel contract)
03.2023 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse (Pediatrics)

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (travel contract)
12.2022 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

Ft. Defiance Indian Hospital (Travel contract)
10.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse (ICU Step Down/Pediatric)

Mercy Regional Medical center
06.2021 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department Float)

Mercy Regional Medical center
06.2021 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse (Emergency Dept)

San Juan Regional medical Center
05.2020 - 06.2021

Associates in Nursing - Nursing

Pueblo Community College