Robert "Austin" Bass
Franklin,USA
Summary
BSN, RN graduate with a BA in International Affairs, focused on healthcare. Pursuing opportunities within medical device management and pharmaceutical education. Expertise in IV therapy, intensive care units, progressive care units, and lung transplant units. Strong background in Type 1 Diabetes research and product education, informed by personal experience since age 5. Committed to continuous learning and professional development in nursing and healthcare.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare-Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
11.2023 - Current
- Working in a pulmonary step-down requires the knowledge to management many disease processes. I oversee the care of lung transplant, COVID-19, pulmonary and cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and congestive heart failure patients. Nursing skills used daily include proficient IV access, phlebotomy, time management, prioritization of clinical instability, and constant communication with providers and other care givers. Furthermore, I manage wound care, activity levels, and fluid balance status on each of our patients.
- EMR Technology: EPIC
Registered Nurse
DRIP Bar-Nashville
Nashville, TN
09.2023 - Current
- This nursing requires excellent IV placement skills, time management, and assessing vitals signs. I’m responsible for obtaining IV access for the infusion of fluids and vitamins. I also am responsible for mobile appointments for larger groups of patients. Keeping a detailed record of supplies and reporting those needs to management is a daily task while on the job.
- EMR Technology: Zenoti
Registered Nurse (Oncology, Outpatient Transfusions)
Williamson Health
Franklin, Tennessee
10.2022 - 07.2023
- My nursing responsibilities include the care of various hematology and oncology patients. I am also responsible for starting multiple peripheral intravenous access locations per shift for patients receiving blood, plasma, and platelet transfusions.E
- EMR Technology: Meditech
Registered Nurse (CCU)
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, Maine
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Nursing in this CCU was very diverse compared to others. CABG, ICDs, permanent and temporary pacemakers, EKOS, vascular surgeries, and various heart blocks were the primary patient population that I took care of. Many patients in this setting were extremely vulnerable and their care had to be meticulous rigid for their well-being. Critical thinking, fast pace work, and excellent IV placement skills were a constant need on a daily basis.
- EMR Technology: Cerner
Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit)
Swedish Edmonds Medical Center
Edmonds, Washington
02.2022 - 05.2022
- This was my first experience working outside of an ICU or Critical Care setting. I took care of various types on diagnoses. These included: congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, post cardiac catheterization, and general surgery patients. Time management played a big part of my day as I was expected to care for 3-4 patients.
- EMR Technology: EPIC
Registered Nurse (CVICU)
McKenzie Willamette Medical Center
Eugene, Oregon
11.2021 - 02.2022
- During my time in Oregon, I took care of patients primarily post-CABG (coronary artery bypass graft). I also took care of COVID-19 and respiratory distress patients. Managing the care of CABG patients included constant monitoring of oxygen requirements for extubation, chest tube management, acute intake and output of fluid status, balloon pump supervision, early mobility training, and pain management.
- EMR Technology: Medhost
Registered Nurse (BURN and COVID ICU)
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Idaho Falls, Idaho
08.2021 - 10.2021
- As a registered nurse in this setting, I took care of patients with extensive ventilator and oxygen requirements. Ultrasound IV placement, burn skin assessments, extensive IV drip management, and end-of-life care were daily requirements. I also oversaw the care of sepsis, post-coronary artery bypass grafts, diabetic ketoacidosis, and vascular surgery patients.
- EMR Technology: Meditech
Registered Nurse (CCU)
Williamson Medical Center
Franklin, TN
12.2019 - 07.2021
- As a nurse in the critical care unit, my daily responsibilities entail detailed physical assessments, vesicant medication administration, peripheral IV placement, patient education, and time management skills. I take care with a wide array of complications including: myocardial infarctions, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolisms, cerebral infarctions, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and various mental illness disorders.
- EMR Technology: Meditech
Registered Nurse (CCU)
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2018 - 11.2019
- As a registered nurse in the coronary care ICU, I have been tasked with taking care of patients with many different disease processes. I oversaw the care of myocardial infarctions, sepsis, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary hypertension, coronary artery disease, cerebral infarctions, and end of life care to name a few.As a nurse in this unit, I’ve been tasked with medication titration, patient care plans, Swan-Ganz catheter management, balloon pump management, clear communication with providers, and autonomy to intervene with patients' needs due to their vital signs, symptoms, and complaints.. Providing education to patients and their families is an everyday task.
- EMR Technology: Meditech
Research Assistant
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Nashville, TN
06.2012 - 05.2013
- I helped develop a website that tackled issues related to the disease process of type 1 diabetes, while educating and mentoring children on management and health strategies. The research and website would encourage adherence between children and their parents to solve problems related to type 1 diabetes.
- EMR Technology: StarPanel
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNION UNIVERSITY
Jackson, TN12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs: Healthcare
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Murfreesboro, TN05.2014
Skills
- IV placement and drug therapy management
- Wound care and telemetry monitoring
- Clinical documentation and patient management
- Medication administration and emergency response
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Patient education and effective communication
- Time management and care coordination
- Team collaboration and attention to detail
- Expertise in multiple electronic medical administration programs
References
- Antonio Velardi, MD, velardiar@gmail.com, 407-965-6435
- Lisa Smith, RN, 615-428-9773
- Edith Smith, RN, edismith@wmed.org, 931-619-2889
- William Russell, MD, bill.russell@vumc.org, 615-414-1319
- Kimberly Livingston, RN, kimberly.k.vaughan@vumc.org, 615-887-8755
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee-international program that recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate, and skillful care that nurses provide every day.
- Vanderbilt Garden Recipient-this award recognizes nurses whom receive more than three daisy nominations in a short period of time.
Affiliations
- road cycling
- fly fishing and fly tying
- traveling
- bird watching
- dog training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare-Vanderbilt University Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
DRIP Bar-Nashville
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (Oncology, Outpatient Transfusions)
Williamson Health
10.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse (CCU)
Eastern Maine Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit)
Swedish Edmonds Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse (CVICU)
McKenzie Willamette Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse (BURN and COVID ICU)
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse (CCU)
Williamson Medical Center
12.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse (CCU)
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
06.2018 - 11.2019
Research Assistant
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
06.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNION UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs: Healthcare
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
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