Clinton McCabe
Cookeville
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices and as a leader amongst peers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Cookeville
01.2023 - Current
- Bedside nursing on a Respiratory Step-down unit providing intermediate critical care for high acuity patients. Patient ratios are 1:4 or 1:5. Patient population and treatment management consist of tracheostomies, chest tubes, sepsis, titratable drips (e.g heparin, amiodorone, cardizem), manage ventilators and O2 titration (bipaps for hypercapnia and/or respiratory distress), end-of-life/chronic illness (COPD, CHF, ESRD, etc), noticing acute/subtle changes in patient condition and initiating appropriate protocols or rapid responses, and a variety of other acute illnesses/exacerbation of chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to medical staff.
- Providing discharge education on medications, preventative treatments, signs and symptoms of worsening condition, indications that require contacting doctor or going to emergency department, home health resources, follow up appointments and specialist referrals.
- Nurse preceptor teaching new nurses and student nurses how to utilize critical thinking skills, communicate with medical staff, offering guidance on learners specific needs, coaching on practical application of skills obtained through school and clinicals, and mentorship post training.
- Clinical coordinator/charge nurse role which consist of creating staff assignments, delegating responsibilities, peer advocacy, resource nursing, chart reviews, clinical oversight, operational management, conflict resolution, and liaison for family and other medical staff.
- ACLS certified.
Student lab/clinical educator
Volunteer State Community College
Livingston
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Upperclassmen role that assisted in teaching underclassmen nursing skills, clinical assessments, and running drills for practical application of skills.
- Developed educational materials for nursing and health programs.
- Conducted training sessions for faculty and students in clinical practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare partners to enhance curriculum relevance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN 08.2019 - 08.2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Critical care management
- Leadership/management
- Managing specialized equipment
- Documentation
- Pulmonary function testing
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Empathy and compassion
- Adaptability
- Patient and peer safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Student lab/clinical educator
Volunteer State Community College
03.2022 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Volunteer State Community College
08.2019 - 08.2022