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Robert Bracken

Homosassa

Summary

Accomplished RN with a proven track record in PACU and critical care, including a pivotal role at Dade City Hospital. Expert in vital signs monitoring and professional communication, I've led patient safety initiatives and enhanced recovery outcomes. My leadership in integrating telemedicine and mentoring staff underscores my commitment to advancing healthcare excellence.


Additionally, I served our Country in the United States Marine Corps, 1985-1989 Active Duty and 1989-1993 Inactive Duty.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

RN-PACU

TGH-North
05.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
  • Participated in continuous education initiatives to stay current on best practices in PACU nursing care.
  • Reduced complications through timely administration of medications and pain management strategies.

RN-PACU

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
11.2013 - 05.2022

CHARGE NURSE PACU-Coordinated Patient care in conjunction with Anesthesia providers and Surgeons to provide optimal outcomes for the patient.

Director of Critical Care Services and Med/Surg

Dade City Hospital
03.2005 - 10.2013
  • Mentored nursing staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and advancement pathways within the organization.
  • Optimized the use of advanced technologies, integrating telemedicine solutions to improve delivery of critical care services remotely.
  • Led efforts to maintain accreditation status, conducting thorough self-assessments and implementing necessary corrective actions.
  • Championed patient safety initiatives, implementing evidence-based strategies to minimize preventable harm within the critical care setting.
  • Implemented mechanisms to maintain financial viability of critical care services.

RN SICU

Oak Hill Hospital
10.1999 - 03.2005

RN Critical Care

Dade City Hospital
03.1994 - 10.1999

RN Post Surgical

Winter Haven Hospital
01.1992 - 03.1994

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
04-1992

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Professional Communication
  • Airway Management
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Post-anesthesia care

Timeline

RN-PACU

TGH-North
05.2022 - Current

RN-PACU

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
11.2013 - 05.2022

Director of Critical Care Services and Med/Surg

Dade City Hospital
03.2005 - 10.2013

RN SICU

Oak Hill Hospital
10.1999 - 03.2005

RN Critical Care

Dade City Hospital
03.1994 - 10.1999

RN Post Surgical

Winter Haven Hospital
01.1992 - 03.1994

Associate of Science - Nursing

Polk State College
Robert Bracken