THOMAS WEGEHAUPT
Novi,USA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with hands-on experience in Level 2 trauma center Emergency Department. Offers strong patient care skills developed through experience as a Patient Care Technician in emergency and med-surg settings. Utilizes over 20 years of public relations expertise to enhance communication, strategic thinking, and reliability in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
TRINITY HEALTH
Livonia, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted rapid patient assessments and triage using Emergency Severity Index (ESI), initiating critical interventions for stroke (NIHSS), cardiac (ACLS), and trauma (TNCC) patients to improve patient outcomes
- Provides comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations in a fast-paced, high volume, Level 2 trauma center Emergency Department
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, medical residents, physician assistants (PA), patient care technicians, and specialists, to ensure optimal patient care
- Administered medications and performed IV insertions while assisting with critical procedures, enhancing department's readiness and response times
- Participated in emergency and disaster drills to ensure preparedness and effective response during critical situations
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
TRINITY HEALTH
Livonia, USA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Working under the direction of the nursing staff, primary duties include:
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Assisted in Level I and II traumas, including CPR, to support critical care efforts.
- Executed IV insertion and removal to ensure timely treatment for patients.
- Straight Cathing patients
- Wound Care
- Splint Application
- Running ECG’s
- Collect patient specimens
Med-Surg Unit Patient Care Technician
TRINITY HEALTH
Ann Arbor, USA
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Working under the direction of the nursing staff, primary duties include:
- Monitor and record patient vital signs, and report to nursing staff any abnormal findings
- Executed intravenous (IV) insertion and removal to facilitate patient treatment
- Assist patients with ADL’s, including: bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Responded promptly to patient call lights, addressing needs to enhance patient comfort and care
- Supported nurses in wound care management for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Collect patient specimens including blood, blood cultures, urine, stool, etc.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
Education
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MILicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MISkills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient assessment
- Ethical practice
- Compassionate care
- Rapid assessment
- Medication administration
Previous Professional Experience
Public Relations & Marketing Professional
- Held progressively responsible public relations and marketing roles for over 20 years, including nearly 10 years embedded in the Public Relations Department of Volkswagen of America.
- Senior Account Manager, Tanner Friedman Communications, Farmington Hills, MI
- Project Manager, Icon Interactive, Ann Arbor, MI
- Communication Specialist, Volkswagen of America, Auburn Hills, MI, Herndon, VA
Areas Of Strength And Expertise
- Strong Work Ethic
- Highly Dependable
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strategic Thinker
- Organized
- Detail Oriented
Certification
TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
TRINITY HEALTH
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
TRINITY HEALTH
01.2023 - 01.2024
Med-Surg Unit Patient Care Technician
TRINITY HEALTH
01.2019 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Schoolcraft College
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Schoolcraft College