Randal Montgomery
Whitney,TX
Summary
Proven Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate care. Skilled in EKG interpretation and patient assessments, significantly improved patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Excelled in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient care and satisfaction. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
09.1999 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Assisted in training and mentoring of new nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care.
Registered Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
12.1999 - 02.2001
- Maintained excellent working relationships with ground-based emergency medical service providers, facilitating smooth hand-offs at transfer points for continued patient care.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgment in determining appropriate treatment plans for a diverse range of acutely ill or injured patients encountered during emergency airlifts.
- Safeguarded patients from complications by promptly identifying potential risks associated with air transportation and applying preventive measures as needed.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics within the flight crew through effective communication and collaboration during high-stakes missions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Hospital and Medical Center
12.1994 - 12.1999
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX12.1993
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma Nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Ethical Practice
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Thinking
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Student Precepting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Vitals monitoring
- Cardiac monitors
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Accomplishments
Voted one of the Top 25 Nurses in 2016 for Baylor Scott and White Nurses.
Shining Star Preceptor Award 2018.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (Instructor Experience)
Timeline
Registered Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
12.1999 - 02.2001
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
09.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Hospital and Medical Center
12.1994 - 12.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
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