PATRICK HERRON BSN, RN
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Tenet St Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
12.2023 - Current
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital
Tucson, AZ
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
- Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
Surgical Technologist
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Surgical Technologist
Veterans Administration Hospital SAVAHCS
Tucson, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12-2022
Skills
- BLS Provider Exp 2026
- ACLS Provider Exp 2026
- PALS Provider Exp 2026
- Patient Stabilization
- Medication Administration
- IV Insertion
- Infection Control
- Privacy and confidentiality
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Tenet St Joseph's Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital
02.2023 - 11.2023
Surgical Technologist
Tucson Medical Center
01.2019 - 12.2022
Surgical Technologist
Veterans Administration Hospital SAVAHCS
01.2012 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
HISTORY
- Served over ten years in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer. Honorable Discharge as a Purple Heart recipient, Bronze Star, and Army Accommodation Medal with Valor awardee. Highly disciplined and motivated individual looking to become the most rounded and experienced nurse possible.
HISTORY
- Served over ten years in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer. Honorable Discharge as a Purple Heart recipient, Bronze Star, and Army Accommodation Medal with Valor awardee. Highly disciplined and motivated individual looking to become the most rounded and experienced nurse possible.
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