Nurse Practitioner Acute Care
Resume:
Todd E. Sanford, RN, AGACNP-BC
810-***-**** ***********@*****.***
**** *. ******* **., ***** Blanc, MI
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an acute care Nurse Practitioner position in a primary care facility, and/or outpatient clinical position in medical specialty, primary care, while incorporating my extensive critical care and vascular access background combined with training as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner .
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
●Over 20 years of critical care nursing experience managing complex, critically ill patients in unstable situations
●Patient-centered focus on safety and health is exhibited by a stringent work ethic, comprehensive assessment and diagnostic skills, and outstanding lab/imaging interpretation
●Strong, effective communication skills facilitate seamless teamwork in a myriad of challenging environments
●Recent experience in the care of unstable COVID-19 patients and proper use of PPE utilizing current guidelines
EXPERIENCE
Medix Healthcare 12/2021-Present
Subcontract for Optum Serve
●Detailed disability and compensation physical examinations and medical opinions. Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing Diagnosing, acute and chronic conditions.
Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner June 2021-Current Synthesis Medical Specialties
●Inpatient rounding for gerontology service. Office-based cognitive assessments
Vascular Access Registered Nurse Access RN, 6/2013 - 1/2022
●Provides vascular access (PICC lines, midlines, IVs, and port access) to patients in long-term and acute care settings around Michigan
●Initiates PICC lines utilizing bedside ultrasound with 3CG Tip Positioning System and Sherlock Guidance
●Administers appropriate medication to reestablish port patency
●Ensures that Informed Consent and proper documentation are appropriately completed
Registered Nurse Ascension Genesys Hospital, 1/15/1998 - 11/15/2021
●2012-2021. Rapid Response Team: As a member of Code Stroke/Code Blue/Medical Response/Rapid Response Team, responds to hospital-wide emergencies and stabilizes hemodynamically compromised patients. Provides acute care support during life-threatening events. Assists with intubation and provides respiratory support, titrates vasoactive agents, monitors and utilizes critical care equipment (arterial lines, central lines, ventilators) on critically ill patients, administers BLS/ACLS, and implements NIHSS Stroke Care initiatives efficiently according to national guidelines. Monitors and manages central lines, arterial lines, endotracheal tubes, chest tubes, and drainage devices. Proficient at initiating/maintaining invasive devices (nasogastric tubes, Foley catheters, IVs). Records concise and appropriate documentation utilizing GEMS computer charting system.
●2007-2012 Vascular Access Team: Implemented aseptic intravenous, midline, and PICC line procedures for medically challenging in-patients for the delivery of intravenous drug regimens. Utilized bedside ultrasound, 3CG Tip Positioning with Sherlock Guidance System, and venoscope. Reviewed radiographs to ensure proper positioning of lines.
●2004-2007 Cardiac Catheterization Lab: As scrub and circulating RN, provided intravenous medication, assisted with respiratory support, monitored unstable cardiac patients, managed cardiac devices (intra aortic balloon pump, intravascular ultrasound, temporary pacers)
●1999-2004 Emergency Room: Triaged and monitored Level 2 Trauma Center patients, treated critically ill and common injuries according to standard guidelines, assessed patients for rapidly deteriorating conditions, and provided/supported medical and respiratory treatments for unstable patients.
●1998-1999 Medical Intensive Care Unit Monitored and provided treatment for medically complex patients. Assessed and managed ventilators, central lines, Swan-Ganz, arterial lines, and drainage lines.
Synthesis Medical Specialties
●May 2021-Present: Inpatient rounding as geriatric consultation team, outpatient cognitive assessments.
●Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing Diagnosing, acute and chronic conditions.
●Evaluating multi-specialty plans of care and providing feedback and participation in care.
EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Master of Science in Nursing
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Walden University, Minneapolis MN 2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Michigan, Flint MI 2007
Associate Degree in Nursing Mott Community College, Flint MI 1997
American Nurses Association: Member American Association of Nurse Practitioners: Member
LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONS
State of Michigan Registered Nurse License & Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certification
License Number: 470-***-**** Exp: 2/6/2026
NPI 160*******
DEA registration
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Exp: 6/2026
Basic Life Support Exp: 3/2026
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
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