James T.

About James T.

Pediatric Critical Care RN | Future FNP | Healthcare Leadership & Quality ImprovementExperienced pediatric cardiovascular critical care RN with a strong background in high-acuity patient care, pediatric urgent and emergency care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and hospital leadership. Adept at managing critically ill patients, including those requiring cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic support, and advanced life-saving interventions. Skilled in fostering cross-functional team environments, mentoring staff, and implementing quality improvement initiatives.Former Hospital House Supervisor, ensuring excellence in patient care, staff management, and regulatory compliance. Extensive experience in pediatric urgent and emergency settings, providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment for acutely ill and injured children. Currently advancing my clinical expertise as an FNP student, with a passion for bridging acute, urgent, and primary care to enhance patient outcomes across the lifespan. Dedicated to evidence-based practice, patient education, and holistic care.

Experience

1. Critical Cardiac Transport Nurse

   Banner Health

   Jun 2024 — Present · Mesa, AZ, US

   Provide advanced nursing care during in-hospital transport of critically ill and cardiac patients between diagnostic, procedural, and specialty care unitsContinuously assess and manage patients requiring high-acuity support, including mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, and invasive hemodynamic monitoringEnsure stability and safety of patients with complex cardiac conditions such as post-operative congenital heart disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure during intrahospital transitionsCollaborate with ICU, ED, cath lab, radiology, and surgical teams to coordinate safe and timely patient movementOperate and troubleshoot transport-specific critical care equipment, including monitors, portable ventilators, and infusion devicesRapidly respond to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions and activating emergency protocols when necessaryDocument transport events accurately and maintain clear communication with receiving care teams to support continuity of careUphold infection control and patient safety standards throughout all transport activitiesParticipate in transport protocol development, mock codes, and training to improve team performance and patient outcomes

Education

• Mesa Community College

  Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

• ITT Technical Institute

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

• Benedictine University Mesa

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2014 — 2015

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

• Upper Iowa University

  Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Computer Hardware
• Data Center
• Team Building
• Management
• Military
• Dr Test Management
• Microsoft Office
• Operations Management
• Security
• Access
• Market Research
• Visio
• Program Management
• Public Speaking
• Emergency Management
• Business Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• Disaster Recovery
• Microsoft Excel
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Security Clearance
• Integration
• Networking
• Isilon
• Symmetrix
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Teamwork
• Software Documentation
• IT Management
• Dr Event Management
• Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Windows 7
• Operating Systems
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Process Improvement