Robert Vaughn III
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over 14 years of diverse experience in the medical field, including 6 years in pre-hospital and rural EMS settings. Currently excelling as an Pediatric Emergency Department RN at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Expertise in prioritizing patient safety, enhancing client satisfaction, and fostering effective teamwork while maintaining a focus on responsible resource management. Recognized for a proactive nursing approach that combines clinical proficiency with a deep understanding of patient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Missouri Baptist Hospital
St Louis, MO
10.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care quality.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and streamline care processes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans post-discharge.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in care delivery.
Emergency Department RN
VA Medical Center-John Cochran
St Louis, MO
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Managed patient care in high-stress environment, prioritizing critical cases for rapid intervention.
PACU Registered Nurse
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
Frontenac, MO
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2 patients on average in post-operative recovery room overnight.
- Provided intensive pain management overnight for clients in the recovery suites following spine, cosmetic, and orthopedic surgical procedures.
ICU Registered Nurse
BJC Healthcare - Progress West Hospital
O'Fallon, MO
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science-Nursing - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO12.2018
Nursing Prerequisites - Nursing
St Charles Community College
City Of Saint Peters, MO08.2016
Paramedic Science - Emergency Medical Technology
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO08.2002
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Critical care
- Emergency procedures
- Relief Charge
- EMR / EHR
- Acute care expertise
- Intravenous therapy
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
Certification
TNCC
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Missouri Baptist Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Emergency Department RN
VA Medical Center-John Cochran
12.2020 - 10.2022
PACU Registered Nurse
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
06.2019 - 11.2020
ICU Registered Nurse
BJC Healthcare - Progress West Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science-Nursing - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Nursing Prerequisites - Nursing
St Charles Community College
Paramedic Science - Emergency Medical Technology
University of Missouri - Columbia