Ryan Buhler
Payson,UT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in delivering bedside care in hospital environments. Enhances patient comfort and emotional well-being through effective communication and education on treatment plans. Coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams, adheres to infection control standards, and manages tasks in fast-paced settings. Monitors post-anesthesia recovery, administers medications, and performs critical care procedures in ICU.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Host Healthcare
San Diego, California
02.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate bedside care to patients in hospital setting at Host Healthcare, enhancing patient comfort and emotional well-being.
- Documented assessments and treatments in electronic health records.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions, ensuring understanding and compliance for better recovery outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to new units, workflows, and hospital procedures.
- Followed infection control standards and maintained patient safety.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitored post-anesthesia vital signs and assessed patient recovery in PACU.
- Responded to airway issues and other postoperative complications.
- Supported preoperative and postoperative workflow in a fast-paced surgical recovery setting.
- Administered pain medications via intravenous or oral routes.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs, and explaining recovery steps to facilitate smooth transitions home.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members about side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mountain View Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2008 - 08.2023
- Provided critical care monitoring for ICU patients at Mountain View Hospital.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Managed ventilator support and advanced cardiac monitoring equipment.
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies per physician orders.
- Assessed patient status and reported changes to care team.
- Documented nursing care in electronic health records and charting systems.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and families on care plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2002 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Science
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT 10.1996 - 05.1999
Skills
- ICU monitoring
- Ventilator management
- PACU recovery
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Airway management
- Infection control
- Electronic charting
- Discharge planning
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NIH STROKE CERT
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Host Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mountain View Hospital
10.2008 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
08.2002 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Science
Utah Valley University
10.1996 - 05.1999