STEVEN YOUNGBLOOD
Horn Lake,MS
Summary
Veteran and Resilience-driven Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Level 1 Trauma (ED/Shock Trauma, ICU, and PACU). Expert in managing high-acuity patients, advanced airway management, and ventilator support. Highly proficient in multi-platform EMR systems (Epic, Cerner) and interdisciplinary leadership. Dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes through meticulous clinical judgment and rapid emergency response.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU-Trauma
- Current
- Direct post-operative recovery for high-acuity trauma patients, ensuring anesthesia stability and addressing respiratory depression or obstructions.
- Achieved a reduction in post-op complications by identifying early physiological shifts and providing comprehensive post-anesthesia monitoring.
- Maintain zero-error medication administration by meticulously verifying dosages and adhering to strict safety protocols.
- PRN
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
08.2025 - Current
- Successfully completed a high-intensity travel assignment, adapting rapidly to new facility protocols and interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed specialized care for critically ill patients in fast-paced environments, maintaining high standards of safety and clinical excellence.
- Utilized advanced clinical reasoning to assess patient conditions and initiate life-saving interventions.
- PRN
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER (LOCAL {13 week} CONTRACT)
05.2025 - Current
- Successfully completed a high-intensity travel assignment, adapting rapidly to new facility protocols and interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed specialized care for critically ill patients in fast-paced environments, maintaining high standards of safety and clinical excellence.
- Utilized advanced clinical reasoning to assess patient conditions and initiate life-saving interventions.
- PRN
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU-Trauma
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
05.2024 - Current
- Direct post-operative recovery for high-acuity trauma patients, ensuring anesthesia stability and addressing respiratory depression or obstructions.
- Achieved a reduction in post-op complications by identifying early physiological shifts and providing comprehensive post-anesthesia monitoring.
- Maintain zero-error medication administration by meticulously verifying dosages and adhering to strict safety protocols.
- PRN
Travel Registered Nurse (Contract) Perioperative Services
BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Successfully completed a high-intensity travel assignment, adapting rapidly to new facility protocols and interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed specialized care for critically ill patients in fast-paced environments, maintaining high standards of safety and clinical excellence.
- Utilized advanced clinical reasoning to assess patient conditions and initiate life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Dept – Shock Trauma
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Stabilized patients in a Level 1 Shock Trauma unit; managed ventilators, central lines, tracheostomy care, and cardiac monitors.
- Leadership: Precepted nursing students and oriented new hires on emergency procedures and hospital safety standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to deliver evidence-based treatment for multi-system organ failures and acute trauma.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit – Trauma
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored hemodynamic status to reduce instances of respiratory distress in critically ill patients.
- Facilitated ICU-to-unit transitions by providing detailed reports and individualized ongoing care recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Memphis, Loewenberg School of Nursing
12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medicine
Southwest Tennessee Community College
08.2011
Skills
- EMR Systems: Epic, Cerner, Sorian, Med-Host
- Clinical: IV Insertion, Blood Draw/Specimen Collection, Wound Care, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Acute Care Expertise
- Operations: Discharge Planning, Ethical Practice, Patient/Family Advocacy, Crisis Intervention
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN): Tennessee / Compact State Licensure
- Life Support: ACLS, PALS, BLS, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Trauma Specialist: TNCC, ITLS, PBTLS, PEARS, Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course
- Safety: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse (Contract) Perioperative Services
BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
10.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER (LOCAL {13 week} CONTRACT)
05.2025 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU-Trauma
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Dept – Shock Trauma
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
12.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit – Trauma
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
12.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, PACU-Trauma
- Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Memphis, Loewenberg School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medicine
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Military Service
- US Air Force Veteran | 2001
- Honorable Discharge