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Nicholas Densmore

Tucson,AZ

Summary

I started as a medic in the Army. I worked in various settings but specialized in trauma. I deployed combat zones while in the Army. Where I treated numerous amounts of trauma patients along patients various medical issues. I later progressed to become a Licensed practical nurse. As an LPN I worked primarily in the emergency room but have experience in the Intensive Care Unit and Step-down unit. I have continued to advance my career by becoming a registered nurse working primarily in a level 2 trauma center but work in other area as well such as ICU. I have earned my master's degree to become a nurse practitioner. I have recently joined the Air National Guard to be apart of the Critical Care Air Transport Team. I consider myself highly driven, motivated, caring and professional. As a nurse I strive to treat my patients with the highest standard of care. The skills and values that I have obtained from military have helped prepare me to uphold the values that align with TMCs mission, visions and values

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

FirstStat Medical
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Flight Nurse

US Air National Guard
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
  • Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
  • Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
  • Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.


Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Northwest Medical Center - Houghton
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Registered Nurse, ER, ICU, Telemetry

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
03.2015 - 02.2023
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and disease
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with critical conditions such as MI, arrhythmia, stroke and Sepsis
  • Leadership and management in caring for trauma patients
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Licensed Practical Nurse

U.S. Army Reserve
07.2010 - 10.2023
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including emergent and trauma procedures
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

Combat Medic

US Army
05.2001 - 07.2005
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs, using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines
  • Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory

Education

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

United States University
Chula Vista, CA
10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
9 2017

Associates of Nursing -

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
2 2014

Skills

  • Advanced Care Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Basic Life Support
  • Trauma recovery
  • Tracheotomy Care
  • Intravenous therapy & ultrasound guided IV
  • Works well in stressful situations
  • Excellent at working with others as part of a team
  • Trauma Nursing
  • Patient Transport
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Team Collaboration

Additional Information

  • Registered nurse | Carondelet St. Joseph | March 2014 - current Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored patients with acute conditions. Ensured proper care for patients in critical condition Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. licensed practical nurse | Alta | Jan 2011- Feb 2014 Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Oversaw and managed 10 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Army Experience Deployed as combat medic and held leadership positions as a squad leader, clinical leader and Platoon Sergeant Held duties of medical supply NCO, medical readiness & immunizations NCO and EMT readiness NCO Certificates Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Trauma advanced airway, intravenous therapy, medications and pharmacology, shock management (Trauma AIMS)

Timeline

Registered Flight Nurse

US Air National Guard
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

FirstStat Medical
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Northwest Medical Center - Houghton
06.2022 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse, ER, ICU, Telemetry

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
03.2015 - 02.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

U.S. Army Reserve
07.2010 - 10.2023

Combat Medic

US Army
05.2001 - 07.2005

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

United States University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associates of Nursing -

Pima Community College
Nicholas Densmore