RAY CAMPBELL
Summary
I have worked with Anesthesiologists and also with surgeons in remote locations. I took care of a diverse combination of sick patients requiring nursing care and anesthesia care. Patient care was in civilian hospital, Naval Hospitals and Physician outpatient centers. My training in Navy and education has prepared for me many skills and talents that I have used in hospitals as well as single anesthesia coverage. I am very interested in taking care of patients in many different situations. 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. Patient-oriented Nurse with 42 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with telemetry specialty. Patient-oriented Nurse with 42 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with med surg telemetry specialty.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry
Tanner Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Assessed patient status during being monitored and followed procedures to communicate abnormalities to patient rhythms and dysrhythmia.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tanner Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
West Georgia Anesthesia Associates
02.1998 - 06.2017
- Conducted local, regional and general anesthesia procedures for General Surgery, Urological and Pedaitric procedures.
- Followed up with post-anesthesia patients to ask about surgical experiences and check on responses to drugs.
- Interviewed patients, documented parameters and planned procedures accordingly.
- Offered quick and skilled emergency response and responded to OB on-call requests.
- Supported work of anesthesiologists, assessed patients and completed safety checks.
- Monitored and managed patient airways to maintain optimal levels and prevent common complications.
- Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support and medical interventions.
- Observed responses such as pulse and blood pressure to preemptively identify and address issues.
- Calculated correct dosages of anesthetics based on factors such as patient body type, sex and weight.
- Employed techniques such as pharmacological support and mechanical ventilation during different outpatient and inpatient procedures.
- Administered recovery medications and fluids to help patients transition off anesthesia.
- Documented patient notes and observations using [Software] and [Software].
- Administered anesthetics before surgery and monitored effects prior, during and after surgery.
- Assessed patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
- Managed and performed local, spinal and epidural blocks.
- Screened and interviewed patients prior to administering anesthetics to identify and document concerns.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthecare Inc
04.1988 - 02.1998
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering step-down medications and fluids.
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
US NAVY
04.1987 - 04.1988
- Conducted local, regional and general anesthesia procedures.
- Followed up with post-anesthesia patients to ask about surgical experiences and check on responses to drugs.
- Interviewed patients, documented parameters and planned procedures accordingly.
- Monitored and managed patient airways to maintain optimal levels and prevent common complications.
- Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support and medical interventions.
- Observed responses such as pulse and blood pressure to preemptively identify and address issues.
- Calculated correct dosages of anesthetics based on factors such as patient body type, sex and weight.
- Employed techniques such as pharmacological support and mechanical ventilation during different outpatient and inpatient procedures.
- Administered recovery medications and fluids to help patients transition off anesthesia.
- Administered anesthetics before surgery and monitored effects prior, during and after surgery.
- Assessed patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
- Managed and performed local, spinal and epidural blocks.
- Screened and interviewed patients prior to administering anesthetics to identify and document concerns.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nurse Anesthetist
Naval School of Health Sciences George Washington
Washington DC05.1984
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL05.1978
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Mobile College
Mobile, AL05.1976
Skills
- [Surgery type] expertise
- Perioperative patient support
- General anesthesia care
- Observational recording abilities
- Critical thinking
- Anesthesia safety protocols
- Care monitoring
- First Aid/CPR
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking
- People skills
- Flexible
- Chest Tubes
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Documenting Vitals
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Pain Management Techniques
- Cognitive Psychology
- Patient Health Information Access
- IV Administration
- Family Guidance
- Patient Management
- Operation Preparation
- Wound Care
- Anesthetic Administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Nursing Process
- Disease Processes
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- PICC Lines
- Intramuscular Injections
- Pain Prevention
- Needs Assessment
- EPIC EMR
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Accurate Documentation
- Test Interpretations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - [1976]
- Anesthesia Training - [1982]
- [ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist] Training - 1984
- [Nurse Anesthesia] License - 1984
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, US Navy - 1984
- Licensed RN - Georgia RN Licensure RN)87464 expires 1/31/2024
- BLS CERTIFICATION - expires Jan 23,2024
- ACLS CERTIFICATION expires May 9,2025
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Registered Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry
Tanner Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tanner Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2022
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
West Georgia Anesthesia Associates
02.1998 - 06.2017
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthecare Inc
04.1988 - 02.1998
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
US NAVY
04.1987 - 04.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nurse Anesthetist
Naval School of Health Sciences George Washington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Mobile
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Mobile College
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