Connor Albertson
Silver Spring
Summary
Professional healthcare provider and Army Veteran with strong focus on post-anesthesia care and recovery. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing clinical needs. Adept in patient assessment, pain management, patient safety, and critical care protocols. Known for delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
07.2024 - Current
- 3600 direct patient care hours administering postoperative care and monitoring patient recovery in the critical care, acute care, and ambulatory/same day surgical settings.
- Collaborated with a wide array of care teams (General surgery, Neuro surgery, Orthopedic, Thoracic, Transplant, Plastic, GYN, Urology, and Limb) to ensure patient specific care requirements were addressed.
- Precepted junior nurses onboarding to the unit, training them on unit protocol and organizational care standards.
- Acted as charge nurse directing unit operations, coordinating patient flow, and advocating for patient and nursing needs.
Assistant Unit Manager Pediatric Service
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
06.2020 - 11.2022
- 3500 indirect patient care hours working as part of our leadership team in charge of Walter Reed's 15 bed Inpatient Pediatrics unit.
- Perform logistical support to unit staff by maintaining 500,000$ worth of unit equipment, and managing a 90,000$ annual supply budget.
- Serve as the safety officer for 30 staff, conducting safety education and inspections which led to a successful 2021 Joint Commission Audit.
LPN Pediatric Service
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
07.2019 - 06.2020
- 1600 direct patient care hours serving as a nurse in a 15 bed, multi-disciplinary pediatric unit, with Mother/infant care center and medical surgical floats.
- Provided patient care during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, adhering and adapting to developing CDC guidelines, insuring patient and staff safety.
LPN Medical Surgical Service
Landstuhl Regional Military Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
06.2017 - 06.2019
- 4000 direct patient care hours serving as a nurse in a 30 bed medical surgical unit with pediatric, psychiatric, and Intensive care floats.
- Conducted weekly state-side casualty evacuations for wounded soldiers needing prolonged recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2024
Non-degree Seeking - Prenursing Studies
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Carroll College
Helena, MT05.2014
Skills
- Electronic Health Record
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Patient care coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Patient management
Certification
Register Nurse - California and DC Licensure
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Pediatric Life Support - American Heart Association
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Unit Manager Pediatric Service
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
06.2020 - 11.2022
LPN Pediatric Service
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2020
LPN Medical Surgical Service
Landstuhl Regional Military Medical Center
06.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
George Washington University
Non-degree Seeking - Prenursing Studies
American Public University System
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Carroll College