R. MATTHEW FRANK
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Adaptable ER Nurse with over 4 years of 911-response experience as an EMT. Currently serving in a high-acuity emergency room since August 2024, enhancing clinical skills and delivering critical care. Known for maintaining composure in chaotic situations and demonstrating strong clinical judgment. Committed to continuous professional development in nursing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
West Anaheim Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Triage and treat high-volume caseload in fast-paced emergency room environment.
- Deliver life-saving interventions, including CPR, ACLS, defibrillation, and emergency medication administration.
- Identify ST-elevation myocardial infarctions on EKG within 10 minutes and prepare patients for catheterization lab.
- Regularly manage care of multiple ICU patients while held in emergency room.
- Administer and titrate vasopressors, nitroglycerin, epinephrine, propofol, amiodarone, and heparin to stabilize patients.
- Routinely initiate 10 to 20 peripheral IVs, and perform multiple blood draws per shift.
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance Service
Orange, CA
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Performed life-saving interventions and patient assessments during transport to hospitals.
- Accrued over 200 hours of ER patient care during COVID-19 pandemic in Bakersfield, CA.
- Assisted emergency health responses to disease outbreaks, ensuring rapid intervention.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
01-2025
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo12.2023
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) proficiency
- EPIC EHR experience
- Effective communication skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Time management strategies
- Emotional resilience
Certification
Registered Nurse- CA License No. 95369571
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
West Anaheim Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance Service
07.2019 - 12.2023
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Saddleback College
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