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Steven A. Cunz

Livingston

Summary

  • Emergency Room Charge Nurse
  • Emergency Room Assistant Nurse Manager
  • Emergency Room Floor Nurse
  • All aspects of care related to a Medical/Surgical ICU
  • All aspects of care related to an acute floor, including care for patients with respiratory failure, ventilators, renal failure, multiple trauma injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, orthopedics, traumatic brain injury, cardiac patients on telemetry and all aspects of care related to medical surgical units
  • Supervisory experience as rotational charge nurse in Medical/Surgical ICU
  • Supervisory experience as charge nurse in two long-term care facilities
  • Serving patients in telemetry and medical surgical units in an acute setting
  • Practical experience in medical care and nursing since 1990
  • Operating Room Technician in US Army

Experienced with acute patient care and emergency protocols, providing critical support in high-stress situations. Utilizes clinical knowledge to assess and stabilize patients effectively. Track record of collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Emergency Room

Mid Coast Medical Systems
03.2025 - Current
  • Provided immediate assessment and treatment for trauma patients in high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective patient care plans and ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and promoting best practices in emergency medicine.
  • Implemented triage protocols, prioritizing patient care based on severity of conditions presented in the ER.
  • Conducted continuous monitoring of vital signs, recognizing changes that required urgent medical intervention.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, ensuring understanding of follow-up procedures and medications.

Emergency Room, RN I

Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
  • Charge Nurse most shifts. Provide care for critically ill patients with advanced medical devices. Provide medical care per physicians’ orders and patients’ condition.
  • (928) 445-2700

Emergency Room, RN III

Yavapai Regional Medical Center East Campus
01.2017 - Current
  • Provide care for critically ill patients with advanced medical devices. Provide medical care per physicians’ orders and patients’ condition.
  • (928) 445-2700

Medical/Surgical ICU, RN II, CCRN

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
06.2010 - Current
  • Monitor critically ill patients with advanced medical devices. Provide medical care per physicians’ orders and patients’ condition. Rotational charge nurse.
  • CCRN as of October 1, 2012

Emergency Room Nurse Shift Manager

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Ensure patient flow in the ER. Staff management. Ensure that policy and procedures are followed according to Dignity Health standards.
  • (805) 389-5800

Emergency Room, RN III, CCRN

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
11.2012 - 06.2016
  • Provide care for critically ill patients with advanced medical devices. Provide medical care per physicians’ orders and patients’ condition.
  • (805) 389-5800

Telemetry Unit/Medical Surgical Unit, RN II

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Serve patients on Telemetry and Medical Surgical Unit. Perform patient admission assessments. Report to, and take orders from, MD. Administer and monitor IV drip cardiac medications. Manage all aspects of care. Computerized order entry. Manage ancillary staff for patient care needs. Act as patient advocate.
  • (805) 389-5800

Telemetry Unit/Medical Surgical Unit, LVN

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
07.2007 - 06.2009
  • Monitored in-coming patient condition and reported to RN/MD. Performed primary care. Passed medications. Performed ongoing assessment for patient status. Reported changes in patient status to MD and fulfilled doctor’s orders. Acted as patient advocate.
  • (805) 389-5800

Acute Care Per Diem, LVN

Maxim Health Care
02.2007 - 07.2007
  • Employed by per diem nurse agency and served in Telemetry Units, Medical Surgical Units, and Emergency Rooms. Monitored in-coming patient condition and reported to RN/MD. Passed medications. Performed ongoing assessment for patient status. Reported changes in patient status to MD and fulfilled doctor’s orders. Performed primary care. Acted as patient advocate.
  • (805) 981-2883

Acute Care, LVN

Select Specialty Hospital
06.2003 - 02.2007
  • Cared for ventilated patients, patients with ALS, multi-trauma patients, those with chronic/acute renal failure and those with West Nile virus. Monitored in-coming patient condition and reported to RN/MD. Passed medications. Performed ongoing assessment for patient status. Reported changes in patient status to MD and fulfilled doctor’s orders. Performed primary care. Acted as patient advocate.
  • (303) 563-3700

Medical Surgical and Long Term Care, LPN

Mint Medical
09.2002 - 06.2003
  • Traveled to assigned hospitals. Monitored in-coming patient condition and reported to RN/MD. Passed medications. Performed ongoing assessment for patient status. Reported changes in patient status to MD and fulfilled doctor’s orders. Performed primary care. Acted as patient advocate.

Intake Booking Nurse

Correctional Health Care Management
03.2001 - 09.2002
  • Performed triage. Passed medications. Performed treatments. Case management.

Night Charge Nurse

Kenton Manor
01.2000 - 03.2001
  • Supervised and managed a long-term care unit.

Clinic Nurse

Cheyenne Veterans Clinic
11.1998 - 01.2000
  • Set-up and opened the Greeley Colorado Veteran’s Administration Clinic. Managed most clinic functions. Performed triage. Assisted MD with procedures and treatments. Drew and processed blood samples. Order entry in computer. Referred patients to proper organizations. Acted as patient advocate.

Night Team Leader

Crista Ministries
11.1996 - 11.1998
  • Administered night medications and treatments. Supervised CNAs.

Team Leader / Interim Charge Nurse

Franciscan Health Care
06.1992 - 11.1996
  • Passed medications. Monitored patient’s condition, reported to RN/MD. Gave treatments. Performed patient rounds with MD. Supervised nurses and CNAs.

Education

Registered Nurse -

Moorpark Community College
Moorpark, CA
05.2009

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA
06.1992

Skills

  • Critical care experience
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Oxygen therapy administration
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Airway management
  • EKG interpretation
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy administration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse. Issued: Multi-state. Expires April 1, 2028. AZ License No. 196165
  • BLS Healthcare Provider. National CPRFoundation . Issued: January 1 2025,. Renewal Date: January 2027
  • ACLS Provider. Issued: March 2023. Expires March 2027
  • PALS Provider. Issued March 2025. Expires March 2027

Timeline

RN, Emergency Room

Mid Coast Medical Systems
03.2025 - Current

Emergency Room, RN I

Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2018 - Current

Emergency Room, RN III

Yavapai Regional Medical Center East Campus
01.2017 - Current

Emergency Room Nurse Shift Manager

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2016

Emergency Room, RN III, CCRN

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
11.2012 - 06.2016

Medical/Surgical ICU, RN II, CCRN

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
06.2010 - Current

Telemetry Unit/Medical Surgical Unit, RN II

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2010

Telemetry Unit/Medical Surgical Unit, LVN

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
07.2007 - 06.2009

Acute Care Per Diem, LVN

Maxim Health Care
02.2007 - 07.2007

Acute Care, LVN

Select Specialty Hospital
06.2003 - 02.2007

Medical Surgical and Long Term Care, LPN

Mint Medical
09.2002 - 06.2003

Intake Booking Nurse

Correctional Health Care Management
03.2001 - 09.2002

Night Charge Nurse

Kenton Manor
01.2000 - 03.2001

Clinic Nurse

Cheyenne Veterans Clinic
11.1998 - 01.2000

Night Team Leader

Crista Ministries
11.1996 - 11.1998

Team Leader / Interim Charge Nurse

Franciscan Health Care
06.1992 - 11.1996

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Walla Walla Community College

Registered Nurse -

Moorpark Community College
Steven A. Cunz