Zachary Lee
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced hospital ERs. Remains calm under pressure and skillfully handle unruly patients, dangerous situations and high-stress environments. Adept at developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication skills, respectful attitude and excellent customer service skills. Committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Nurse
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Delivered effective quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for broad range of patients.
- Assisted licensed physicians in treating or evaluating patients as required to support treatment logistics and document cases in real time.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Shorepoint Health
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Shorepoint Health
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
ER Technician
Shorepoint Health
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
- Helped nursing staff provide quality, competent patient care for diverse emergencies.
- Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
- Took patient assessments, including blood pressure and temperature and documented information.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Evaluated rapidly changing conditions and provided decisive leadership to cultivate effective and well-planned team movements.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Used active listening and effective communication to alleviate issues between personnel members.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Demonstrated exceptional equipment knowledge in infantry employment of weaponry, including rocket launchers, rifles and mortars.
- Directed supporting gunfire to suppress enemy attacks and allow troops to maneuver within action area.
- Coordinated detailed operations with armor, artillery and air support units.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Formulated and led unit through offensive operations, including organizing mortar assaults and tasking assault units.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Technical College At Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL01.2021
EMT Certification - Emergency Medicine
Florida Southwestern Public Service Academy
Fort Myers, FL11.2016
Firefighter Certificate - Fire Science
Florida Southwestern Public Service Academy
Fort Myers, FL08.2016
High School Diploma -
Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, FL05.2011
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Medication administration
- Patient Management
- IV drug therapy management
- Intake and discharge
- Ventilator care
- Medication and IV administration
- Troubleshooting
- Acute and rehabilitative care
License
PALS
BLS ( BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)
ACLS ( ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT)
NIHSS ( NIH STROKE SCALE)
Education and Training
other,other,other,other
Accomplishments
I recently received a daisy award
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
S.T.A.B.L.E
NIHSS
Timeline
ER Nurse
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Shorepoint Health
10.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Shorepoint Health
02.2021 - 10.2022
ER Technician
Shorepoint Health
01.2017 - 02.2021
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
05.2012 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Technical College At Fort Myers
EMT Certification - Emergency Medicine
Florida Southwestern Public Service Academy
Firefighter Certificate - Fire Science
Florida Southwestern Public Service Academy
High School Diploma -
Cypress Lake High School
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
S.T.A.B.L.E
NIHSS
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