Bruce Hastings

Springfield, Illinois ***** 214-***-**** adj73y@r.postjobfree.com

Advanced Practice / Registered Nurse / Healthcare Educator

Charge Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience providing critical and acute care for patients in Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Units at major Texas hospitals and Illinois medical centers, with most recent experience in an Illinois level III NICU. Extensive experience overseeing all NICU activity, including managing workflow, coordinating staffing, and resolving staff and patient disputes. Well-developed skills assessing patient data, educating patients and their families on treatment plans, administering treatment and medication, documenting care and patient progress, and complying with all regulatory guidelines. Proven ability to respond to emergency situations as a Transport Team Member with Care Flite and to conduct line placement, arterial catheterization, intubations, and ventilation management.

Areas of Expertise

Critical & Acute Patient Care

Patient & Nurse Education

Line Placement (UAC/UVC)

Intubation & Ventilator Management

Arterial Catheterization (Art Sticks)

Fluid & Electrolyte Management

Emergency Transport

Medication Administration

HIPAA Compliance

Education & Credentials

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH, Galveston, TX

Master of Science Degree in Nursing, 2018

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON, Arlington, TX

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, 2011

Professional Licenses

Licensed APRN, State of Texas

Licensed APRN, State of Illinois

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), State of Texas

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), State of Illinois

(Inactive) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RTT), State of Texas

Certifications

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), First Aid/CPR, S.T.A.B.L.E. Program

Collin College, McKinney, TX

Respiratory Therapist Certification

Professional Experience

HSHS St. Johns Children’s Hospital- Springfield, Ill April 2019 – Current

Full-Service hospital, currently 50-bed, Level 3 NICU.

HUNT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AT GREENVILLE, Greenville, TX June 2013 – April 2019

Full-service hospital with a 14-bed, Level 3 NICU.

Charge Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU

Oversee all NICU activity; manage workflow, coordinate staffing, and resolve staff and patient disputes.

Collect and assess data to evaluate patient health status; refer patients for further evaluation or treatment.

Review and monitor therapy and treatment plans; teach and educate patients and colleagues.

Lead daily meetings to review staffing, patient assignments, and scheduled patient discharges.

Collaborate with integrated healthcare teams of Physicians, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Pharmacists, and Child Protective Services Caseworkers to foster continuity and quality of care for patients.

Comply with all evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines and service behavior standards.

Key Accomplishments

Developed a quality initiative for Ophthalmia Neonatorum (eye infection) control protocol.

Instrumental in the Unit receiving official Level 3 status; helped implement a new transport service.

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH, Dallas, TX March 1995 – May 2013

Largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the state of Texas with an 86-bed, Level 3.5 NICU.

Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU Bedside Care (January 2012 – May 2013)

Collected and assessed data to evaluate patient health status; referred patients for further treatment.

Reviewed and monitored therapy and treatment plans; taught and educated patients and colleagues.

Attended daily meetings to review staffing, patient assignments, and scheduled patient discharges.

Collaborated with integrated healthcare teams of Physicians, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Pharmacists, and Child Protective Services Caseworkers to foster continuity and quality of care for patients.

Complied with all evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines and service behavior standards.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU Bedside Care (July 1995 – January 2012)

Administered acute pulmonary and respiratory care for premature infants, including airway management, intubation, extubation, ventilator management, and advanced artificial airways.

Worked with other healthcare professionals to analyze lab results and determine appropriate care plans.

Conducted routine rounds to assess patient progress, administered medication as needed, and documented care.

Ensured proper use and working order of all respiratory care equipment.

Updated electronic medical records and safely transmitted them under organization and federal standards.

Educated patients and families on procedures, care plans, discharge care, and in-home treatment.

Adhered to established standards and ensured compliance with all organization and federal regulations.

Key Accomplishments

Selected as a Transport Team Member with Care Flite, providing rapid response to critical care situations involving neonatal resuscitations; performed emergency intubations and arterial line draws.

Received recognition on several occasions from patients for going above and beyond in bedside care.

Military Experience

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, 1989 – 1992

Senior Airman (E-4), Honorably Discharged

Professional Development

Florida Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (FANNP), Member

FANNP’s National Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Symposium – Clearwater, FL 2018

American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition – Boston, MA 2008

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Technical Writing

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