Richard White
New Port Richey
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in interventional radiology and critical care patient management. Expertise in navigating high-stress environments while consistently achieving exceptional patient outcomes through strategic interventions. Committed to optimizing patient care and aligning with healthcare system goals to ensure the highest standards of service delivery. Passionate about continuous improvement and dedicated to enhancing the overall patient experience.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse, Clinical Lead
Imaging Services, Mease Countryside Hospital
08.2014 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed data, lab results, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Provided conscious sedation for outpatients and complex inpatients undergoing various physician managed radiological procedures
- Served as Clinical lead since 2023 and preceptor for new nurses entering Interventional Radiology, to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Enhanced patient throughput by working and developing patient lists daily, adjusting and collaborating with referring physicians for Radiology Associates of Clearwater.
- Maintained on-call schedule and worked close with I.R. Coordinator to balance daily staffing needs.
Clinical Registered Nurse II
Mease Dunedin Hospital
06.2003 - 08.2014
- Staff Team Leader RN 2005 to 2014 on night shift in a 20 bed critical care unit.
- Performed as a post-operative Neurosurgical nurse from 2003-2011 as unit managed acute Neuro disorders, including Intracranial Hemorrhage management.
- Participated as Nursing representative for the selection and interview process with Critical Care Director for Nurse Manager selection, CNIV in 2009.
- Maintained monthly ICU staffing schedule for night shift
- Responsible for daily staffing requirements decision support and Administrator on Duty AOD liaison.
- Utilized a collaborative practice model in nursing by maintaining effective relationships within the physicians group for nine years . Reporting and guiding unit staff in solving complex patient problems.
- Responded on Code Blue Team and Rapid Response Team as critical care nursing representative for Mease Dunedin hospital.
- Wound Care representative for unit on night shift 2005 to 2014. Participates and reports on pressure ulcer management including treatment modalities
Registered Nurse
Clinical One
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Served as contract RN for Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital and Mease Countryside Hospital.
- Managed care for post-operative and medical patients through discharge. Demonstrated flexibility daily as a float RN supporting the needs of the health system.
- Administered Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for complex multi-system disorders in the ICU population.
Contract Travel Nurse
Star Med Staffing Group
04.2000 - 12.2001
- Provided primary critical care nursing services on contract for Holy Cross Hospital Ft.Lauderdale,Fl, and Miami Heart Institute, Miami Florida.
- Successfully completed three-month contract in Coronary Care Unit, Saint Joseph Hospital, Exempla Health Care, Denver, Colorado.
- Utilizing the nursing process, provided compassionate and timely care for a culturally diverse group of patients in the greater south Florida, Miami, and Denver populations
- Responded immediately and professionally to the client on a daily basis by being flexible, conforming and adapting to the needs of the health system.
Clinical Specialist Medical Devices
PDI InServe
03.2000 - 05.2001
- Provided daily inservice support and education of client hospital staff for BD Becton Dickinson medical devices.
- Acted as resource for unit staff while transitioning to BD devices. Including Insyte Autoguard IV angio catheters. Safety Intima catheters.
Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System
12.1996 - 03.2000
- Provided primary care, assessment and evaluation in a 20-bed Coronary Care Unit.
- Managed patient focused care for wide variety of medical, and post-operative conditions.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Health System
11.1995 - 12.1996
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients within the Telemetry and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit population for a 750 bed, Level 1 trauma center hospital
Operations Specialist
United States Navy
09.1987 - 09.1993
- Guided and coordinated unit's force protection programs to meet fleet requirements.
- Documented and processed classified materials.
- Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of 30 personnel.
- Operated Air and Surface Search Radar in the Combat Information Center and Tactical Operations Plot for USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in support of Operation Desert Shield 1990.
- Awarded a Letter of Commendation from Commanding Officer Ken Tapplet onboard USS Glover (FF-1098)
- Selected for interview for US Naval Academy appointment from the Sixth Fleet 1989.
- Awarded Southwest Asian Service Medal 1990
Education
Nursing Diploma RN - Medical Surgical Nursing
Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing
Detroit, MI01.1995
High School Diploma - General Studies
Northville Senior High School
Northville, MI01.1987
Skills
- Conscious sedation
- Ekos Thrombolysis setup
- Emergent IR procedural care
- Neuromuscular blockade management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Ventilator management
- FemoStop device operation
- Intra-aortic balloon pump oversight
- ACLS since 1996
- Chest tube management
Accomplishments
Achieved successful outcomes in new I.R. procedure education and training for Morton Plant North Bay I.R. nursing staff.
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Florida, License number number RN3127652, year thru 2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 1996 to present
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse, Clinical Lead
Imaging Services, Mease Countryside Hospital
08.2014 - Current
Clinical Registered Nurse II
Mease Dunedin Hospital
06.2003 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
Clinical One
01.2002 - 06.2003
Contract Travel Nurse
Star Med Staffing Group
04.2000 - 12.2001
Clinical Specialist Medical Devices
PDI InServe
03.2000 - 05.2001
Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System
12.1996 - 03.2000
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Health System
11.1995 - 12.1996
Operations Specialist
United States Navy
09.1987 - 09.1993
Nursing Diploma RN - Medical Surgical Nursing
Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma - General Studies
Northville Senior High School
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