Paul Anderson
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Accomplished, motivated and energetic MSN, Board Certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive critical care knowledge. History of achievement in life saving patient care and leadership. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include critical thinking, communication, leadership, empathy, communication, complex problem solving, who is team oriented. Certified in ACLS and BLS with advanced assessment skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse (Contract)
Jackson Nurse Professionals Hours: 40hr/week
2020.08 - Current
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Created and maintained daily operational manuals for several departments.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to COVID-19 patients.
ICU Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Manager
HCA Coliseum Medical Center Hours: 40hr/week
2018.12 - 2020.08
- Manages the practice of professional nursing and support positions within the ICU to maintain quality patient care through implementation and evaluation of clinical practice standards
- Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
- Conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel
- Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability through high stress COVID-19 pandemic
- Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the medical unit
- Demonstrates excellent skills in planning, organizing and managing personnel resources in a cost effective and productive manner for the operation of the nursing unit
- Administers and appraises Quality Improvement within the ICU
- Promotes a multidisciplinary coordination of services, such as, nursing, medical, respiratory care, laboratory, pharmaceutical and public relations
- Responsible for twenty four-hour coverage and problem resolution to the services provided
- Actively found ways to control cost without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
- Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Held meetings with ICU department and outlined goals.
Pact RN Care Manger/Specialty Float RN
Wyoming VA Health Care Center Hours: 40hr/week
2017.12 - 2018.12
- Employee of the month for WHCC, Works in partnership with the interdisciplinary team and performs care coordination activities in a clinic setting
- Functions include but are not limited to: Patient triage, monitoring call logs, post discharge calls, patient assessments, medication administration, patient education and computerized documentation
- Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in triage/assessment, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluation of care for patients
- Provides patient/family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness; based on the patient's goals
- Serves as patient advocate
- Evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur in the WHCC specialty clinic
- Obtain informed consent from patients for anesthesia procedures in the WHCC specialty clinic
- Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques as a member of the Rapid Response Team
- Preceptor for newly hired nursing staff
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Unit Practice Counsel Member, nominated by peers for UPC facilitator
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse (Contract)
Trustaff Travel Nurses, Hours: 40hr/week
2017.02 - 2017.11
- Member of the rapid response team
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines and EKOS
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Assist physicians with emergent procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, conscious sedation endotracheal intubation, cardioversion, central line insertion, massive blood transfusion and hospital induced hypothermia protocol
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Critical Care Nurse
Coliseum Medical Center, Hours: 40 Plus Hours/week
2014.05 - 2017.05
- Administer/titrate critical drips and medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs and provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Operate and monitor critical care life saving equipment such as CRRT dialysis machine, balloon pump, swan-ganz catheter's, life support ventilation equipment, temporary pace maker
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
- Assist physicians with emergent procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, conscious sedation endotracheal intubation, cardioversion, central line insertion, massive blood transfusion and hospital induced hypothermia protocol
- Participated in Charge Nurse roles
- Active member on ICU/CVICU Unit Practice Council
Flight Engineer
United States Air Force
2006.05 - 2011.03
- Monitored control panel to verify aircraft performance, and regulated engine speed according to instructions of pilot.
- Performed technical risk assessments of aircraft designs to assist in preparing risk mitigation plans.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
- Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
- Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
- Verified passenger and cargo distribution and amount of fuel to meet weight and balance specifications.
- Collaborated with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, engineering departments and regulatory personnel to effectively carry out aircraft maintenance and repairs.
- Member of Contingency Planning Team, developed, maintained and briefed worldwide deployment plans to senior leadership and executing team during War Time scenarios
- Developed and led safety training program for 145 person organization
- Managed and secured highly classified documents for department
- Managed and lead highly rated safety program during annual inspection; awarded "commendable" with no discrepancies
- Supervised and evaluated twenty-five personnel in the performance of their duties
- Aircraft system expert: responsible for inspection, safety of flight and emergency procedures on E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS)
- Airborne ground surveillance, battle management and command and control aircraft
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman (Supervisor)
Untied States Air Force
2001.01 - 2006.05
- Repaired mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components of specialized flight systems.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on 761 pieces of vital aircraft support equipment to complete daily War Time missions
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The University of Alabama At Birmingham (UAB)
Birmingham, AL08.2022
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Americus, GA05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE
Warner Robins, GA11.2011
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Control
- Case Management
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
- Sound Judgment
- Multitasking and Organization
- Policy Development
- Staff Development
- Acute Care Expertise
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse (Contract)
Jackson Nurse Professionals Hours: 40hr/week
2020.08 - Current
ICU Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Manager
HCA Coliseum Medical Center Hours: 40hr/week
2018.12 - 2020.08
Pact RN Care Manger/Specialty Float RN
Wyoming VA Health Care Center Hours: 40hr/week
2017.12 - 2018.12
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse (Contract)
Trustaff Travel Nurses, Hours: 40hr/week
2017.02 - 2017.11
Critical Care Nurse
Coliseum Medical Center, Hours: 40 Plus Hours/week
2014.05 - 2017.05
Flight Engineer
United States Air Force
2006.05 - 2011.03
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman (Supervisor)
Untied States Air Force
2001.01 - 2006.05
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The University of Alabama At Birmingham (UAB)
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE
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