Thomas Budney
Registered Nurse, AGACNP Student
Fort Worth,TX
Work Preference
Summary
A professional and experienced staff member, fully prepared for the role of an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration within the team and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, possessing skills in communication, problem-solving, and time management. Recognized for integrity, efficiency, and a proactive approach to challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Bedford, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Provided critical patient care in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers by effectively addressing concerns or questions related to treatment plans, prognosis, and overall care management.
- Utilized advanced nursing skills such as IV insertion, wound care management, EKG interpretation, splinting/casting application among others to provide exceptional patient-centered care.
- Applied Critical Care Management to patients, in charge of titrating vasopressors and sedation, managing central lines and airway, and assisted in life-saving measures during codes
Staff Nurse (Interventional Radiology)
Texas Health Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Learned to scrub into procedures and assist the provider in performing procedures such as clot retrieval for stroke patients, embolization(s) for hemorrhaging patients, and placing central venous catheters and fistulas
- Able to navigate and assist the care team during high-paced emergent procedures
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, monitoring patient responses and adjusting as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Staff Nurse (Emergency Department)
Texas Health HEB
Bedford, TX
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient's arrival at the ED during the initial phase of acute illness and/or trauma
- Created strong relationships with patients to ensure trust and educated patients on procedures and treatments for the benefit of the patient
- Mentored newly-hired nurses, assisting them in acclimating to the fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple tasks concurrently in an unpredictable and fast-paced environment.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students completing their clinical rotations in the emergency department setting; offering guidance on best practices related to clinical decision-making processes.
Contractor Nurse (Emergency Department)
Aequor Healthcare
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, TX
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Contracted at multiple facilities of Texas Health Resource with needs in Emergency Departments, assigned to THRFW and THRHEB
- Managed patient care and treatment plans in a fast-paced hospital setting
- Proficient in implementing and monitoring advanced interventions and treatments
- Skilled in managing high-stress situations and communicating effectively with the healthcare team
Staff Nurse (Emergency Department)
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest, IL
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Efficiently and knowledgeably provided nursing care to critical care patients
- Skilled in rapid assessment, triage, and stabilization of critically ill patients
- Initiated and maintained intravenous and oxygen therapy, monitored heart dysrhythmia and respiratory ventilation during emergency responses
Clinical Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of the condition and the best ways to manage it.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practioner
University of Texas-Arlington
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
08.2020
Some College - undefined
Grand Valley State University
Clinical Experience
In February 2026, I will begin following an Oncology Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Texas Health Fort Worth Hospital for my first practicum experience.
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Critical Care
- Leadership Qualities
- Triage Trained
- Charged Nurse Trained
- IV Sono Trained
- Preceptor Trained
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS), American Heart Association, 2026-12-31
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certificate (ACLS), American Heart Association, 2026-12-31
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certificate (NIHSS), Apex Innovations, 2025-12-30
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certificate (TNCC), Emergency Nursing Association, 2028-02-29
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Certificate (ENPC), Emergency Nursing Association, 2026-06-30
- Illinois, 04150169
- Texas, 1067244
Leadership Experience
- Critical Care Committee Emergency Department Co-Chair, Texas Health HEB, Bedford, TX, 01/2025-current: Work alongside Emergency Department Nurse, Supervisor, and Doctor to establish guidelines for providing critical care to patients in the emergency department. Created education opportunities for nurses, paramedics, and patient care technicians, established scenarios for providing critical care in emergent cases. Innovate new ideas and guidelines for staff members to help assist staff staff members in providing efficient and effective care to all critical care patients.
- Preceptor, Texas Health HEB, Bedford, TX, 10/2023-current: Worked alongside newly registered nurses and trained them on how to care for critical patients in the Emergency Department., Educated nurses of the department on how to care for and chart patients receiving Tenecteplase (TNK)
- Charge Nurse, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 03/2021-06/2021: Held the respective responsibilities such as overseeing clinical supervision of the unit and being a resource for other staff members on a 30-bed Telemedicine Unit., Main communicator between the Providers, House Supervisor, and Rapid Response Team
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
Personal Information
- ID Type: Illinois State Board of Nursing
- ID Number: 04150169
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford
10.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse (Interventional Radiology)
Texas Health Fort Worth
10.2024 - 10.2025
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practioner
University of Texas-Arlington
08.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse (Emergency Department)
Texas Health HEB
04.2023 - 10.2024
Contractor Nurse (Emergency Department)
Aequor Healthcare
09.2022 - 03.2023
Staff Nurse (Emergency Department)
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2022
Clinical Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Some College - undefined
Grand Valley State University
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Software
Epic
Microsoft
Interests
Critical Care