PATRICK EDWARDS
Coatesville
Summary
Qualified Emergency Nurse with solid foundation in clinical nursing practice as well as trauma care while in the military. Proven ability to provide compassionate patient care and effectively manage clinical duties, including developing patient care plans and administering treatments. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and care coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II – Emergency Department
Penn Medicine – Chester County Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skills development and enhancing team performance in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions and continuity of care.
Advanced Medical Support Assistant – Behavioral Health
Coatesville VA Medical Center
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Coordinated care of veterans with specialty providers in the inpatient behavioral health setting.
- Communicated and interacted with patients according to their cognitive, psychological, and emotional needs.
- Electronic documentation in patient’s health records.
- Assured appropriate use of all VA forms and monitored regulations.
Patient Care Supervisor / Care Coordinator
U.S. NAVY
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Oversight and supervision of a family medicine clinic on board a Marine Corps Base.
- Educated and trained all members of team, from primary care providers to administrative support, on safety, policies, procedures, documentation, and patient care.
- Implemented and developed novel guidelines in order to increase clinic productivity and inspection compliance.
- Coordinated patient care between different providers, clinics, and hospitals from admission to discharge.
- Helped establish the first virtual health clinic on base in order to provide a wider range of healthcare services to patients.
Field Medical Service Technician / Hospital Corpsman
U.S. NAVY – 1st Marine Division
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Provided advanced field medical care, triage, and trauma stabilization for combat-injured personnel in hostile environments
- Managed medical readiness for Marine Corps Battalion including conducting comprehensive health assessments and maintaining complete medical readiness rate for deployments
- As Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Combat Life Saver instructor, Trained Marines and other COrpsman in critical medical skills, including first aid and battlefield care, enhancing unit self-sufficiency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Health
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA12.2014
Master of Science - Nursing - Family NP With Emergency Specialization
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA09-2027
Skills
- Patient documentation and charting; both electronic and physical health records Extensive use in EPIC
- Competent instructor that frequently trains others and handles leadership well Precepted new nurses to the Emergency Department
- Trained in Triage based on ESI and START
- Graduate of Combat Trauma Management, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Field Medical School, Advanced Trauma Course for Nurses
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- ATCN
- CEN
- RN
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II – Emergency Department
Penn Medicine – Chester County Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Advanced Medical Support Assistant – Behavioral Health
Coatesville VA Medical Center
08.2020 - 03.2021
Patient Care Supervisor / Care Coordinator
U.S. NAVY
12.2017 - 06.2020
Field Medical Service Technician / Hospital Corpsman
U.S. NAVY – 1st Marine Division
06.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Health
Kutztown University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Master of Science - Nursing - Family NP With Emergency Specialization
Drexel University
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