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Nathan Brooks

North Olmsted,OH

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with a background in cardiovascular intensive care. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and teamwork abilities in managing complex patient populations, including those requiring mechanical circulatory support. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments requiring attentiveness and quick interventions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

RN- CVICU

Cleveland Clinic
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.


  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.


  • Delivered specialized care and treatment for cardiovascular surgical patients, with a focus on, but not limited to, heart and lung transplants.


  • Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.


  • Managed complex patients requiring mechanical circulatory support such as ECMO, IABP, LVAD, RVAD, and Impella.


  • As charge nurse, supervised nursing staff, made unit assignments, and ensured efficient operations.

Multi Skilled Technician

Genesis Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Provides direct patient care to critically ill patients
  • Measures ECG strips and reports abnormal findings to RN
  • Observes telemetry monitor and vital signs and reports abnormal findings to RN
  • Records Vital signs and Input/Output
  • Preforms 12 lead EKGs
  • Performs tasks delegated by RN
  • Assists patients with daily activities as needed

Server/Waiter

Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2019 - 10.2021
  • Gap of employment reflects temporary layoff from COVID-19

Server/Waiter

Olive Garden
12.2017 - 04.2019

Point of Care Technician

Licking Memorial Hospital
02.2014 - 03.2017
  • Recorded vital signs
  • Placed urinary catheters
  • Worked in the Medical-Surgical unit (2/2014-6/2015)
  • Worked in the Emergency Department (6/2015-3/23/2017)
  • Obtained phlebotomy skill
  • Obtained Ortho-Glass skill
  • Trained new Point of Care Technicians

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio
12.2022

Skills

  • Maintains Composure in Stressful Situations
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Patient-Centered Care Approach
  • Effective Team Collaboration
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Works as a Charge Nurse
  • Precepts other Employees
  • Trained in ECMO, IABP, Impella, LVAD

Healthcare Experience

  • Genesis Hospital, Multi Skilled Technician, Zanesville, OH, 11/01/21 - Current, Provides direct patient care to critically ill patients, Measures ECG strips and reports abnormal findings to RN, Observes telemetry monitor and vital signs and reports abnormal findings to RN, Records Vital signs and Input/Output, Performs 12 lead EKGs, Performs tasks delegated by RN, Assists patients with daily activities as needed
  • Licking Memorial Hospital, Point of Care Technician, Newark, OH, 02/01/14 - 03/01/17, Recorded vital signs, Placed urinary catheters, Assisted patients with a range of motion devices, Performed 12 lead EKGs, Worked in the Medical-Surgical unit (02/2014-06/2015), Worked in the Emergency Department (06/2015-03/23/2017), Obtained phlebotomy skill, Responded to codes on other units, Obtained Ortho-Glass skill, Applied non-prescription medicated dressings to patients, Applied splints to patients as directed by RN or physician, Assisted Surgeons and/or ER physicians with procedures, Set up correct items before procedures, Trained new Point of Care Technicians

Timeline

RN- CVICU

Cleveland Clinic
01.2023 - Current

Multi Skilled Technician

Genesis Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2023

Server/Waiter

Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2019 - 10.2021

Server/Waiter

Olive Garden
12.2017 - 04.2019

Point of Care Technician

Licking Memorial Hospital
02.2014 - 03.2017

Associate Degree - Nursing

Columbus State Community College
Nathan Brooks