Samuel Ditchkus
Milford,CT
Summary
Experienced ICU and Stepdown RN with over 8 years of dedicated service at St. Vincent's Hospital, a Level 2 Trauma Center. Gained valuable experience through one year of travel nursing across multiple hospitals. Demonstrated leadership skills as a Charge and MET/RRT RN for over four years, while mentoring new RNs and students for five years. Expertise in providing exceptional care to medical, trauma, surgical, neuro, and post-open heart patients in the MICU, SICU, and CTICU settings. Well-versed in handling advanced devices such as IABPs, Impella devices, and now CVVH. Actively contributed to the Levels Committee, promoting professional growth and excellence among peers. Currently collaborating with colleagues to enhance the ICU orientation process for both new graduates and experienced nurses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MICU/SICU/CTICU/Neuro ICU Nurse
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
- Delivered critical care to patients in a 30-bed combined ICU/PCU setting at a Level 2 Trauma Center
- Gained expertise in post op open-heart surgery cases, IABP management, and Impella device operation
- Functioned as Charge RN for over three years while also responding to inpatient emergencies as MET Nurse
- Mentored and precepted new RNs and nursing students, fostering professional development
ICU Interhospital Float Pool Nurse
UCSD Health System
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Level 1 Trauma with transplant center
- Provided ICU care across CTICU, CVICU, MICU, SICU, and Neuro ICUs in a multi-hospital system
- Floated to emergency departments, post-anesthesia care units (PACU), and stepdown units as needed
Travel ICU/PCU Float Nurse
Methodist Health System
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care in MICU and medical stepdown units as a travel RN
- Supported diverse medical teams in adapting to fluctuating patient loads and acuity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.2013
Skills
- Leading and managing both coworkers and clients
- Decision-making and problem solving in high stress environments
- Team communication
- Prioritization
Accomplishments
Winner of Daisy Award in 2021
Certification
- CT RN License, 137812
- TX RN License, 1127657
- CO RN License, 1690997
- CA RN License, 95347028
- ACLS, 12/31/24
- BLS, 12/31/24
Timeline
ICU Interhospital Float Pool Nurse
UCSD Health System
12.2023 - 06.2024
Travel ICU/PCU Float Nurse
Methodist Health System
09.2023 - 12.2023
MICU/SICU/CTICU/Neuro ICU Nurse
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Quinnipiac University
- CT RN License, 137812
- TX RN License, 1127657
- CO RN License, 1690997
- CA RN License, 95347028
- ACLS, 12/31/24
- BLS, 12/31/24
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
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