Zachary Drake
Pontiac,MI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven team player.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Marshfield Dickinson Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- T-Systems charting software
- 44 bed hospital
- 1: 1-5+ variable ratio
- Collaborated with NPs, PA's and board-certified emergency physicians to provide emergency nursing care to a rural patient population with limited health literacy
- Stabilized critically ill patients and transferred patients needing hemodialysis, neuro ICU care and ICU care not available at critical access hospital to higher levels of care
- Provided necessary emergency nursing care to patients held in the emergency department when medical flight/basic life support/advanced life support assets to higher levels of care not available
Staff RN
Henry Ford Genesys
01.2024 - 03.2025
- GEMS charting software
- LEVEL II trauma center
- 55 bed Emergency Department/410 bed hospital
- 1: 3 to 5 patient ratio
- Assessed patients of all ages by collecting pertinent data or information, and triaging patients based on the five-level triage system to prioritize patients that require more immediate care
- Observed, assessed, and documented patient conditions, promptly updated health care providers regarding critical changes in patient conditions
- Identified expected outcomes to develop a collaborative and individualized plan for each patient
- Collaborated with other health care team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes
- Providing holistic nursing care to patients across the lifespan with physical and behavioral health problems
- GEMS charting software
Staff RN
Trinity Health
04.2022 - 03.2025
- EPIC charting software
- LEVEL II trauma center
- 55 bed Emergency Department/304 bed hospital
- 1: 5 to 10 patient ratio
- Provided emergency and critical care to a complex and diverse population throughout the lifespan with multidimensional care needs
- Identification of STEMI and NSTEMI events, initiating STEMI and NSTEMI care protocols as well as transferring patients to cardiac catheterization team care
- Identified patients needing code stroke workups in a timely manner
- Assessed, treated & stabilized trauma patients at levels 1 through 3 trauma activations
Healthcare Non-Commissioned Officer
US Army National Guard
12.2012 - 12.2023
- Identified life-threatening injuries, illnesses, and other health risks to properly administer emergency treatment to soldier and civilian casualties
- Effectively communicated with providers to determine the most appropriate plan of care
- Obtained thorough patient histories to further aid in accurate treatment
- Trained junior healthcare professionals and provided leadership in clinical and tactical operations
- Provided pre and post hemodynamic monitoring for Homeland Security-based CBRNE operations
- Vaccinated over 5,000 patients in the State of Michigan for covid-19 as well as provided covid testing services for both upper and lower peninsula health care facilities and correctional facilities
- Helped provide medical and mental health care to over 800 soldiers over an eight-month period to promote mission readiness for European military command deterrence operation capabilities in 2019
- Ran a level III trauma clinic in Marijampole, Lithuania for several months to promote mission readiness for deterrence operations
Staff RN
St. Mary's Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2022
- SunRise charting software
- 25 bed Emergency Department/268 bed hospital
- 1: 5 to variable patient ratio
- Provided emergency and critical care to a diverse population of patients across the age spectrum with complex care needs
- Followed established patient triage guidelines to assess and direct patients to the appropriate level and specialty of care
- Assessed, evaluated, identified and provided evidence-based treatment as indicated per patient
- Communicated effectively and in a timely manner with all members of the healthcare team
- Identified patient and family education needs based on existing standards, utilize additional resources, and promote patient independence through education
Emergency Room Technician
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2020
- Executed all aspects of emergency room technician operations
- Proficient in skills such as EKG's, starting IV's, and performing CPR
- Monitored patient's vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team when needed
- Easily established rapport with patients and their families
- Specialized in ultrasound guided IV placement in STAT patients
EMT - Basic
Rapid Response EMS
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Rapidly assessed patients on-scene
- Provided multi-faceted emergent care within scope of practice
- Transported patients to healthcare facilities where they could receive proper treatment
- Maintained composure in high stress situations
Education
ADN to BSN Studies -
Ohio University
05.2024
Associates of Science - Nursing
Washtenaw CC
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Nutrition
Central Michigan University
05.2012
Skills
- Substance Abuse Nursing
- STEMI & NSTEMI care
- Trauma Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- ICU Nursing
- Quality improvement
- Mental Health Care
- Pre-Operative Nursing
Certification
- BLS-CPR/AED trained, 2026-05-01
- ACLS certified, 2026-09-01
- TNCC provider certified, 2027-05-01
- Nationally Registered EMT-Basic, 2025-03-01
- Registered Nurse with State of Michigan, 2026-06-01
Languages
Spanish
Technical Experience
- FirstNet patient charting software
- EPIC patient charting software
- GEMS patient charting software
Student Organizations
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Marshfield Dickinson Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Staff RN
Henry Ford Genesys
01.2024 - 03.2025
Staff RN
Trinity Health
04.2022 - 03.2025
Staff RN
St. Mary's Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2022
Emergency Room Technician
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2020
EMT - Basic
Rapid Response EMS
01.2014 - 07.2015
Healthcare Non-Commissioned Officer
US Army National Guard
12.2012 - 12.2023
Associates of Science - Nursing
Washtenaw CC
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Nutrition
Central Michigan University
ADN to BSN Studies -
Ohio University
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