Zachary Arruda
Berkley,Massachusetts
Summary
Experienced ICU Registered Nurse with a military background, specializing in critical patient care and emergency response in high-pressure environments. Skilled in patient assessment and monitoring, delivering individualized care through advanced life support and acute care protocols. Focused on upholding patient safety and quality care while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical, and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
St. Luke's Hospital
07.2025 - Current
- Rotating assignments between Cardiac, Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units
managing critically ill and hemodynamically unstable patients. - Skilled at monitoring patients with central lines, arterial lines,
external ventricular drains for ICP monitoring and on ventilators. - Administered and titrated high risk medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Public Safety Officer
South Coast Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provide safety for all patients, visitors, and healthcare personnel.
- Effective Communication: Maintained clear and professional communication with patients, visitors, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare personnel.
- Perdiem
Public Safety Officer
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Provide safety for all patients, visitors, and healthcare personnel.
- Effective Communication: Maintained clear and professional communication with patients, visitors, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare personnel.
- Full Time
Infantryman
United State Army
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Active Duty - Sergeant Team Leader / Squad Leader
- Led small teams in tactical operations, ensuring mission success and safety protocol adherence.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers on combat techniques and equipment usage.
- Analyzed operational data to refine tactics and improve team performance.
Infantryman
Massachusetts Army National Guard
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Maintained proficiency in weapon systems through regular drills and training sessions.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for mission success in diverse environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Accelerated
Curry College
Milton, MA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
04-2023
Skills
Registered Nurse
- MA Board of Nursing #RN10026481
BLS
- Exp 09/2027
ACLS
- Exp 9/2027
Certification
Sigma Theta Tau – At-Large International February 2024 inducted
Timeline
Medical, and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
St. Luke's Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Public Safety Officer
South Coast Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
Public Safety Officer
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
Infantryman
United State Army
07.2020 - 07.2023
Infantryman
Massachusetts Army National Guard
06.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Accelerated
Curry College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University