Dylan O'Brien
Brentwood
Summary
Cardiovascular nursing professional equipped to handle critical patient care with precision. Expertise in monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing post-operative care. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork, education, and adaptability to meet shifting patient needs. Recognized for delivering outstanding patient outcomes and maintaining high standards in all aspects of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
8MCE Cardiac Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, effectively teaching critical thinking skills and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmia, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to four patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Participated in ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the unit, contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based practice standards for cardiac stepdown nursing.
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- (PRN May 2023-February 15th, 2025)
- Full Time Hours (February 16th-Present)
7T3 Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Provided pre-and post-operative education for joint replacement patients to facilitate informed decision-making about their surgical options and promote successful recoveries.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate and empathetic care to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with case managers to arrange appropriate home health services for discharged patients requiring ongoing support or rehabilitation services.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure timely communication of critical information.
- Mentored new nurses in the orthopedic specialty, sharing clinical expertise and fostering professional growth.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' rights regarding pain management, working closely with physicians to optimize analgesia while minimizing side effects of medications.
- Assisted orthopedic patients with mobility tasks such as ambulation, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises as part of their rehabilitation process.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- (Transitioned to PRN August 12th, 2023)
5N Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing expertise on cardiovascular care best practices and ICU procedures.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cardiac patients.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment to monitor patients'' vital signs and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Managed eight to ten medication infusions into one patient, including epinephrine, norepinephrine, dobutamine, and propofol.
- .Administered blood products following hospital protocols while maintaining meticulous documentation of transfusion-related events.
- Delivered high-quality patient care, managing critical cases such as heart failure, myocardial infarctions, and post-operative recovery.
7N Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Belmont University
Nashville, TN12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belmont University
Nashville, TN05-2019
Skills
- Chest tube management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Training staff
- Physical therapy coordination
- Clear patient communication
- ECG interpretation
- Patient education
- Cardiac assessment
- Wound care management
- Central line care
- Orthopedic assessment
- Orthopedic equipment handling
Certification
Registered Nurse (June 2019-Present)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (January 2024-Present)
Basic Life Support ( January 2025-Present)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Board Certification, Family Nurse Practitioner ( January 2025-present)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
8MCE Cardiac Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
7T3 Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
04.2021 - 09.2023
5N Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
7N Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
Belmont University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belmont University