Matthew Carr

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Secor, IL 61771 ac1e86@r.postjobfree.com

Education

University of Illinois, Chicago, IL August 2007-May 2011

Master of Science in Nursing

Area of Specialization: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mennonite College of Nursing August 2002-May 2004

At Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Heartland Community College, Normal, IL August 2001-July 2004

Associate in Science

Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL January 2001-Present

University of Illinois August 1999-December 2000

at Urbana/Champaign, IL

Employment

Illinois Work Injury Resource Center January 2012-Present

Peoria, IL

Nurse Practitioner

In collaboration with physician provide pre-employment screenings, work related injury treatment, wellness evaluations, monitoring of work place exposures, and assess fitness for duty for workers to return to employment after a non-work related injury or illness of the employees of contracted companies.

Springfield Clinic, LLP June 2011-September 2011

Springfield, IL

Nurse Practitioner-Hospitalist Service

Work in collaboration with physicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and inpatient management of adult patients with various acute illnesses.

Memorial Medical Center June 2008-June 2011

Springfield, IL

Charge Nurse-Medical Intensive Care Unit January 2010-June 2011

Provide expert knowledge to the staff of the medical intensive care unit and other units in the hospital based upon need and situation

Respond to all Code Blue situations in the hospital, except the operating room and emergency department, and direct care according to ACLS guidelines

Provide rapid assessment, treatment, and stabilization of deteriorating patients based on clinical need via the Rapid Response Team

Arrange patient assignments for nursing staff of the medical intensive care unit based on acuity level

Staff Registered Nurse-Medical Intensive Care Unit

Provide comprehensive care to adult patients and families in the intensive care unit.

Educate patients and family members regarding hospitalization, procedures, and care outcomes.

Assess and interpret patient data, including vital signs, cardiac rhythm monitoring, and lab values.

Work closely with the other members of the care team, including physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, speech therapists, nutritionists, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, and case management team members to provide comprehensive care.

Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians, APNs, and PAs.

Communicate with patients, family members, and other members of the healthcare team to provide continuity of care.

BroMenn Regional Medical Center May 2008-2009 (PRN)

Bloomington, IL June 2004-May 2008

Staff Registered Nurse-emergency department

Provide comprehensive care to patients, across all stages of development, and family members in the emergency room.

Perform initial, problem focused assessment of patients presenting with illness or injury.

Provided trauma care to acutely injured patient.

Gather, assess, and interpret physical and lab data. Communicate this data to the attending physician when critical or life threatening.

Educate patients and family members regarding their disease process, treatment plan, and medications.

Communicate with patients, family members, and other members of the healthcare team to provide continuity of care.

Organizations

and Activities

Clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner students of various specialties and from various educational organizations, providing over 300 hours of supervision, 2012-present

Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2012-2013

Member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), 2010-2011

Member of the Emergency Nurse’s Association (ENA) 2006-2009

Vice-President of the Student Nurse’s Association (SNA) at Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, 2003-2004

Participated in professor recruitment at Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, 2003-2004

Member of Phi Theta Kappa national honor society 2001-2002

Awards and Honors

2017 Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare

Certifications

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 2011-Present

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2004-2012

Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2005-2010

Trauma Nurse Core Course (2008-2010)

Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (2008-2010)

Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider, 2001-present

Licensure

Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Certified Nurse Practitioner and as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.

References

References available upon request.

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