Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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Nathan Thacker

Harrodsburg,KY

Summary

Compassionate and skilled student nurse practitioner with ten years of experience in critical care settings. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to advancing clinical expertise and pursuing a role as an advanced practice provider in the medical/pulmonary ICU. Eager to leverage extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to improve patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit

University Of Kentucky Healthcare
Lexington, KY
05.2022 - Current
  • Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
  • Trained new nursing staff on unit protocols and best practices, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to anticipate potential problems and proactively address them before they escalate into more serious complications or delays in patient recovery.

Travel Nurse

St Joseph Health
Lexington, KY
09.2021 - 02.2022

Travel Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2021 - 08.2021

Oversaw patient care in diverse critical care settings, including COVID unit, surgical ICU, medical ICU, burn ICU, and neuro ICU. Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Led initiatives to improve care delivery and patient safety protocols.

Travel Nurse

Centenial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - 04.2021

ICU Travel Nurse

Carbondale Memorial Hospital
Carbondale, IL
10.2020 - 12.2020

Supported critical care float pool by delivering comprehensive nursing services to diverse patient populations.

Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit

University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, KY
06.2015 - 07.2020
  • Provided critical care to postoperative patients in a fast-paced surgical intensive care environment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adjusting interventions as necessary for optimal outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding and compliance for recovery.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in the management of complex patients, utilizing critical thinking skills to make informed decisions about their care.

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
06.2026

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
01.2023

Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing

University of Pikeville
01.2015

High School Diploma -

Clarksville Highschool
Clarksville, TN
05-2009

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • End-of-life care
  • Family support
  • Quality improvement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Honest and dependable
  • Time management
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Critical thinking
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

Certification

  • RN licensure, State of KY
  • BLS – American Heart Association
  • ACLS – American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Timeline

Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit

University Of Kentucky Healthcare
05.2022 - Current

Travel Nurse

St Joseph Health
09.2021 - 02.2022

Travel Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021

Travel Nurse

Centenial Medical Center
02.2021 - 04.2021

ICU Travel Nurse

Carbondale Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2020

Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit

University of Kentucky Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University

Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing

University of Pikeville

Masters of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Northern Kentucky University

High School Diploma -

Clarksville Highschool

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Trauma/Surgical
  • Travel nursing including Vanderbilt, Centennial, St Joseph
  • MICU
  • 250 Clinical hours with Inpatient Nephrology at University of Kentucky
  • 250 Clinical hours with Inpatient Gastroenterology at Baptist Health Lexington
  • 250 Clinical hours with Pulmonary ICU providers
  • Soon to start completing 250 clinical hours in Urgent Care at Fast Pace Health

Clinical Experience

125 hours with Inpatient Nephrology

125 hours with Inpatient GI

125 hours with Med/Pulm ICU 

125 hours to be completed in Urgent care setting prior to graduation in June

Nathan Thacker