Caleb Reardon
Collins
Summary
Critical care Registered Nurse experienced in managing complex, high-acuity patients in the ICU, including ventilator support, vasoactive drips, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Demonstrates strong clinical judgement, rapid response in emergent situations, and a deep understanding of critical care pharmacology. Aspiring Nurse Anesthetist committed to delivering safe, precise, and advanced patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Forrest Health
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2024 - Current
- Administered critical care medications and monitored patient responses in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and documented findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, employing advanced life support techniques as needed.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Titrated vasoactive and sedative infusions to maintain hemodynamic stability and appropriate sedation levels in critically ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS08.2024
Skills
- Manage high-acuity critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, and continuous invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Independently titrate vasopressors and sedative infusions based on MAP, arterial line waveforms, and patient sedation goals
- Interpret ABGs and collaborate with providers to adjust ventilator settings and optimize oxygenation/ventilation
- Provide comprehensive care for patients in shock states (septic, cardiogenic, distributive, hypovolemic)
- Manage arterial and central venous lines, including waveform interpretation and site care
- Initiate and manage continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), monitoring fluid balance and electrolyte replacement
- Participate in rapid response and code blue events, assisting with airway management and resuscitation efforts
- Pharmacology
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Forrest Health
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University