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Ryan Rothkopf

Charleston

Work History

Medical-Surgical Unit - Cardiology; Cardiothoracic Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina
  • Supplemented care for patients with advanced cardiac conditions, including LVAD support, progressive heart failure, and heart transplant pre/post-op management
  • Strengthened knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through direct involvement in the care of patients with complex cardiovascular disease processes.

Pediatric Unit - Heart Center, ICU and Stepdown

Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
  • Investigated disease process differentials between pediatric vs. adult cardiac pathology, enhancing diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills
  • Provided direct care to pediatric cardiac ICU and stepdown patients, including those with Berlin Hearts, congenital heart defects, and awaiting transplant, under RN supervision

Medical-Surgical Unit - Neurology

Medical University of South Carolina
  • Delivered care to high-acuity neurology patients, including those with strokes, aneurysms, and EVD systems, focusing on communication barriers and ADL support
  • Gained proficiency in neurological assessments and identifying status changes in patients with complex conditions

Institute of Psychiatry

Medical University of South Carolina
  • Utilized therapeutic communication to support pediatric through geriatric patients with diverse psychiatric needs, enhancing skills in navigating communicative and behavioral barriers

Clinical Rotations - Obstetric Unit

Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital
  • Offered clinical support to birthing patients and newborns throughout the labor, delivery, and postpartum process, from admission to discharge, nurturing maternal-newborn bonding and recovery

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing
12.2025

Master’s Certificate - English Language

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English; Communication

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
05.2020

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - valid to 06/2026
  • End-of-Life Nursing Consortium Certification
  • FEMA, National Disaster and Emergency Management Certification
  • SBIRT Opioid Certification

Experience

Volunteer, American Heart Association, Hollings Cancer Center, Charleston, SC

Volunteer, Charleston Parks Conservancy, Charleston SC

Server, Vespa Pizzeria, Charleston, SC

Sales Associate, Finicky Filly, Charleston, SC

Sales Associate, Hobbs Retailer, Edinburgh, Scotland

Sales Manager, JK Designs Jewelry,  Charleston, SC

Timeline

Medical-Surgical Unit - Cardiology; Cardiothoracic Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina

Pediatric Unit - Heart Center, ICU and Stepdown

Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital

Medical-Surgical Unit - Neurology

Medical University of South Carolina

Institute of Psychiatry

Medical University of South Carolina

Clinical Rotations - Obstetric Unit

Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing

Master’s Certificate - English Language

University of Edinburgh

Bachelor of Arts - English; Communication

College of Charleston
Ryan Rothkopf