Steven A. T. Richard
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 5 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of Critical Care treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
TRAVEL NURSE
ICU/ FLOAT POOL, St. Bernadine Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses and injuries.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Travel Nurse, Adult ICU
HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Performed routine medical check-ups and provided preventative care services to detect health issues early and take steps to prevent illness
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
LAC+USC MEDICAL CENTER
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
NURSING SUPERVISOR
ALAMITOS BELMONT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person
- Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care
- Supervised staff of 10 registered nurses, 15 licensed practical nurses and 8 certified nursing assistants.
QUARTERMASTER
UNITED STATES NAVY
10.2009 - 10.2016
- Managed bridge watch duties to look for different types of threats and adverse conditions.
- Aided in navigation and operating ship controls.
- Forecasted requirements and set reorder points to maintain optimal levels.
- Plotted and corrected charts and publications.
- Checked and replenished inventory to maintain optimal operations.
- Purchased, organized and distributed supplies for maintenance activities and personnel use.
- Handled maintenance reports for orders requested and completed.
- Evaluated back stock and returned extra, sealed and salvageable goods to designated locations.
- Determined appropriate budget levels and administered expenditures
- Sourced and expedited materials for emergency operations such as humanitarian aid
- Coached, managed, tasked and assessed employees on company practices and processes
- Analyzed inventory to determine serviceable, unserviceable and salvageable materials and compared items against back stock records to distribute to designated locations.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Emergency Interventions
- Emotional Support
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Reliable and Responsible
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- IV Setup
- Nursing Protocol Development
- Decision-Making
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Problem-Solving
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Task and Work Prioritization
Accomplishments
- AEMT, Level 1 Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Certified- 10/7/2023
- BLS, American Heart Association – 09/2024
- ACLS, American Heart Association – 08/2024
- NIHSS Certified
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certified
Additional Information
- Credentials: , Registered Nurse License - 05/2025
Timeline
ICU Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2023 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE
ICU/ FLOAT POOL, St. Bernadine Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Nurse, Adult ICU
HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 07.2022
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
LAC+USC MEDICAL CENTER
10.2019 - 10.2021
NURSING SUPERVISOR
ALAMITOS BELMONT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 10.2019
QUARTERMASTER
UNITED STATES NAVY
10.2009 - 10.2016
Associates Degree - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University