Robert Holland
Middletown,DE
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle challenging patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Delaware
Newark, DE
09.2018 - Current
- Independently obtains detailed health histories and performs physical assessments; treats acute/chronic medical problems and diseases, as per physician approved protocol.
- Utilizes Electronic Medical Record for scheduling of appointments, charting in-person and phone encounters.
- Performs in-person and telephone triage; point of Care Testing and reports results; phlebotomy
- Trained to respond to on-campus mass casual incidents; stop the bleed trained
- Processes sterile equipment using Ultrasonic Cleaner and AutoClave
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE ; Middletown, DE; Newark, DE
02.2008 - Current
- Versatile Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Nurse who excels at quick, responsive decision-making in a fast-paced patient care setting.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Experienced in all facets of emergency patient triage and care, including disaster response in infectious disease control.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
04.1997 - Current
- Senior Flight Nurse- functions as the Medical Crew Director and leads a 5-member Aeromedical Evacuation team on CONUS, intra-theater, and inter-theater flights
- Trained in advanced aspects of aerospace physiology, effects of flight and related patient transport considerations.
- Provides comprehensive lifesaving nursing care for contingency and routine airlift, also directs emergency/CBRN care response as required.
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating nursing care for critical patients.
- Coordinates clinical aspects of patient movement in conjunction with Validating Flight Surgeon.
- Provides clinical knowledge and expertise in aerospace medicine/patient movement and operational experience to the AE Control Team in the Air Operations Center (AOC).
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nemours
Wilmington, DE
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Nurse able to handle demanding and complex problems
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- 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.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of emergency nursing care delivery within the department.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Experienced in all facets of emergency patient triage and care, including disaster response in infectious disease control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05.2012
Associate of Science - Allied Health Science
Community College Air Force (CCAF)
05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DE12.2007
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Triage Window
- Ultrasound IV placement
- Acute care expertise
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response: Trauma, Stroke, & Heart (STEMI)
- EMR/EHR: ALTHA (military); Cerner & FirstNet; EPIC
- Precepting
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency Procedures: Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI), moderate sedation, pacing, defibrillation
- Emergency Response
- Community advocate
Accomplishments
- Military Awards:
Air Medal - (Flight)
Aerial Achievement Medal - (Flight)
Air Force Commendation Medal (2)
Air Force Achievement Medal
Combat Readiness Medal - (Flight)
Certification
- ACLS - Advance Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TCCC - Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- FEMA Hospital Emergency Response Training (HERT) for Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Of Delaware
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nemours
03.2018 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christiana Care Health System
02.2008 - Current
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force
04.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Science - Allied Health Science
Community College Air Force (CCAF)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College