Nathan Floyd

• Primarily worked on Stroke/Neuro/Epilepsy unit.
• Floated to several other PCU/Telemetry/Med-Surg units.
• Member of unit based Hospital Associated Pressure Injury Prevention team

Worked on a ICU/step-down mix unit.

Patient population included sepsis, respiratory, cardiac and substance withdrawal.

Rotated on hospital code team.

Floated between all 3 ICUs (1-2 ratio) and 5 stepdown floors (3-7 ratio).

Assumed charge nurse responsibilities on occasion.

Quickly adapted to each floors needs and specific patient populations at a level 1 trauma hospital.

Administered high-quality patient care in the ICU setting of a level 2 trauma hospital.

Managed patients which required: mechanical ventilation, several drips, CRRT, lumbar drains, ICP monitoring, chest tubes, ACS care, stroke care and complex wound care.

Unit based council co-chair.

Collaborated with the entire operating room staff (Surgeon, CRNA, Surgical Tech, Resident and Anesthesiologist) to provide a safe and efficient environment for the patient.

Advocated for patient by placing highest priority on patient safety.

Monitored staff to ensure sterility before and during surgery.

Performed charge nurse/surgery board-runner duties.

Exceled in complex wound care including patients requiring NPWT.

Monitored and assisted RT with ventilated patients.

Displayed ability to provide excellent nursing care to a complex and high acuity patient population.

Managed case load of up to 18 patients in their home, AFC or ALF.

Orchestrated interdisciplinary care through close collaboration with MD and ancillary staff (including CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement counselors).

Educated patients, families and facility staff regarding disease process/progression, meds, DME, comfort care and end of life care.

Cared for high acuity oncology patients on the Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant floor.

Administered chemotherapy, medications (IV push meds, oral, IM/SQ injection meds, IV meds/supplements), IV fluids, TPN and tube feeding.

Managed up to 4 IV lines per patient including triple lumens and peripheral IVs.

Assisted attending physician in administering and monitoring patients before, during and after receiving bone marrow or stem cells.