Thomas Zachary Doherty (Zach)
Registered Nurse
Northport,AL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Jackson Nurse Professionals
, AL
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC, CERNER, and MEDITECH EMR.
- Proficient at managing and running CRRT.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Doherty RN Services
Northport, AL
08.2022 - Current
- Provided quality and timely case review summaries/reports.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ascension St. Vincent
Birmingham, AL
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Performed charge nurse duties
Athletic Trainer
Drayer Physical Therapy
Tuscaloosa , AL
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families and coaches.
- Devised rehabilitation and exercise plans to aid healing, build strength and prevent further injury.
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice or while exercising.
- Developed and implemented preventive programs to minimize injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 07.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 08.2011 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bevill State Community College
Fayette, AL 08.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
- Miscellaneous Medical Device Use (wound care, medical ICU, cardiac ICU, etc)
- Medical Supply Management
- Effective Care Team Communication
- Delegation and Motivation
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention
- Infection Control Procedures
- Process Improvement
- Medical Chart Review Summary/Reports (legal nurse consulting)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Interpreting EKGs
- Management of Chest Tubes, Arterial Lines, Central Venous Lines, and Ventilators
- Medication Titration
- EMR Systems (Cerner, MediTech, Epic)
- Acute Illness
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Efficient Care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse- 2022
- ACLS/BLS- 2022
Additional Information
Carlye Chalmers - Unit Manager MICU - DCH Regional Medical Center
205-223-7974
Allen Callaway - Unit Manager MICU - DCH Regional Medical Center
205-887-1267
Adara Barnett - Unit Manager MICU - St. Vincent's Hospital (Birmingham)
256-487-1781 email: Adara.Barnett@ascension.org
Timeline
Legal Nurse Consultant
Doherty RN Services
08.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Jackson Nurse Professionals
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ascension St. Vincent
05.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
07.2018 - 07.2019
Athletic Trainer
Drayer Physical Therapy
05.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
The University of Alabama
08.2011 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bevill State Community College
08.2009 - 05.2011
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