Nicholas King
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse with over 10 years in high-acuity settings. Specializes in mentoring new nurses, enhancing clinical judgment, and implementing evidence-based care. Committed to shaping future nursing professionals through hands-on training and constructive feedback.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered high-acuity emergency care in fast-paced community-based trauma center, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Perform rapid assessment and intervention for stroke, STEMI, trauma, sepsis, and medical emergencies.
- Managed complex patient assignments, prioritizing patient safety and optimizing care delivery.
- Facilitated onboarding and mentorship of new nursing staff, enhancing team integration and skill development.
- Utilize EPIC for accurate, comprehensive documentation.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel)
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered care in Level I-IV trauma centers across diverse healthcare systems.
- Managed patient ratios 1:4-1:9 in high-volume departments.
- Precepted new nurses, enhancing clinical skills and confidence through mentorship.
- Adapted to varying protocols and workflows, facilitating seamless integration within interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with AMN Healthcare to implement effective staffing solutions.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel)
AMN Healthcare
San Diego, California
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medication management.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed accredited nurse residency program in 90-bed emergency department, gaining hands-on experience in high-stakes patient care.
- Provided critical care to patients in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Emergency Department Technician
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Assisted with invasive and non-invasive procedures during trauma activations, ensuring timely patient care and adherence to protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Leadership & Management
Western Governors University
12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
03-2018
Skills
- Patient safety advocacy
- Clinical supervision & evaluation
- Development of clinical judgment
- ESI Triage
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- EPIC
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Constructive feedback
- Professional role modeling
Certification
- Registered Nurse - California
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- ENPC
- TNCC
- NIH Stroke Certification
Credentials
- MSN
- BSN
- RN
Teaching And Clinical Instruction Strengths
- Clinical supervision & evaluation
- Development of clinical judgment
- Patient safety advocacy
- Professional role modeling
- Constructive feedback
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- EPIC, Cerner, Meditech
- ESI Triage
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel)
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel)
AMN Healthcare
01.2019 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Emergency Department Technician
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Nursing, Leadership & Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University