Russell L. Eddins
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 difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Clinical
Nature Coast Clinical Research
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Psychiatric/Behavioral, UHS, The Vines Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
HCA Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Paramedic
Sumter County EMS
02.2016 - 09.2022
- Critical Care Paramedic/NREMT-P -Emergency Response 911 EMS
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Nursing, Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Florida Citrus Memorial Hospital
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing (RN-BC)
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Master at Arms, Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Directed safe and secure operations of government property, resulting in no loss of equipment or negative incidents.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Madison08.2024
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College of Nursing
Ocala, FL08.2018
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12.2014
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ05.2012
Associate of Science - Political Science
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Nursing: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Treatment Recommendations
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Cardiac Arrest
- Diagnostic Software
- Emergency Response Coordination
Certification
CMSRN-BC- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
CEN- Certified Emergency Nurse
PMHN-BC- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
NREMT-P - Nationally Registered Paramedic
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Clinical
Nature Coast Clinical Research
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
HCA Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Psychiatric/Behavioral, UHS, The Vines Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Nursing, Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Florida Citrus Memorial Hospital
12.2018 - 10.2020
Paramedic
Sumter County EMS
02.2016 - 09.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
02.2014 - 03.2016
Master at Arms, Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy
06.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Palm Beach State College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Political Science
University of Phoenix
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