Scott Pomes
Metairie,LA
Summary
Dedicated RN with 20 years of critical care experience, excelling in advanced patient care and critical thinking. Proven ability to develop comprehensive care plans and mentor junior staff to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Critical Care
LCMC
Metairie, Louisiana
10.2005 - Current
- Performed advanced life support skills including intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and central line placement.
- Delivered advanced patient care in high-acuity critical care environments.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement patient-centered care plans that enhanced treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Guided junior staff in critical care procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of excellence in patient care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, treatments, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient status and care throughout shift.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications or treatments.
- Identified potential problems related to medication administration or other therapies being used by patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and standards.
- Executed infection control measures that improved patient safety and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines for critical care.
- Fostered positive relationships with physicians, staff members, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Consistently provided compassionate care while advocating for the needs of the patient population served.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accurate documentation standards according to hospital policy.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
LSU School of Allied Health
New Orleans, LA05-2000
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Ventilator management
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Electronic health records
Affiliations
- St. Christopher Men's Club since 2008, former Vice President.
- St. Christopher Church Usher since 2008
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
LCMC
10.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
LSU School of Allied Health