Ross Hammond
Turlock,CA
Summary
Adept at hemodynamic monitoring and fostering healthcare team collaboration, I significantly enhanced patient outcomes at Emanuel Medical Center. My expertise in critical and progressive care nursing, coupled with a compassionate approach, has been pivotal in decreasing patient complications and mentoring new nurses, showcasing a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Emanuel Medical Cener
06.2022 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Progressive Care Nurse
Emanuel Medic
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Administered medications accurately and safely, closely monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Coordinated seamless transitions from critical care settings to progressive care environments, ensuring continuity of care for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Implemented continuous quality improvement initiatives within the unit, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of nursing practice standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families, providing regular updates on progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
Relief Charge Nurse
Emanuel Medical Center
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Trained [Number] new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams, optimizing patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Supported hospital accreditation efforts by ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices within the nursing department.
- Assisted with the onboarding process for new nursing staff, providing a thorough orientation to facility policies and procedures.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Emanuel Medical Center
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA04.2015
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
Turlock, CA06.2004
Skills
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Central Line Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Advocacy
- Chest Tube Management
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Advanced Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- IV setup
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Patient Assessment
- Emergency Interventions
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Cardiac monitors
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Emanuel Medical Cener
06.2022 - Current
Progressive Care Nurse
Emanuel Medic
07.2019 - 06.2022
Relief Charge Nurse
Emanuel Medical Center
01.2016 - 06.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Emanuel Medical Center
01.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Stanislaus
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
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