Ryan T. Sloan

5911 Julian Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219Phone Number: (317) 847-9016Email: ryan.cycle13@gmail.comLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ryantsloan

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Objective: To continue and expand my career as a registered nurse who advocates for the needs and rights of patients, both at the bedside and in other areas that pertain to patient care.

Work Experience:REGISTERED NURSE August 2014 to PresentSt. Vincent Hospital, CVTU (cardiovascular/transplant ICU)Indianapolis, INSupervisor: Erika Ceasor

-Responsibilities: The care of cardiothoracic, vascular, and transplant surgical patients in an ICU setting in varying degrees of acuity. Developing and implementing nursing care plans for patients undergoing a variety of disease processes and surgical procedures while also fulfilling the needs of medical care plans. Comfortable with the standards of care and recovery for CABG, heart transplant, kidney transplant, LVAD (Heart Ware, Heartmate II and III), aneurysm repair, peripheral vascular surgeries, esophagectomy, variety of lung surgeries, etc. Management of mechanically ventilated patients. Assessing and appropriately managing pain and sedation. Monitoring and managing care of hemodymanically unstable patients. Comfortable managing and titrating multiple drips. Managing care of patients on CRRT and IABP. Effectively and quickly communicating the needs of the patient as well as changes in patient status to all members of the care team. Working closely with other RN’s and staff to provide superior care to acutely ill patients.

REGISTERED NURSE Sept. 2013 to August 2014 St. Vincent Hospital, CVPV (Cardiovascular/Peripheral Vascular)Supervisor: Chris CooperPhone: (317) 338-1333

-Responsibilities: Cared for cardiac/thoracic and vascular surgical patients of varying acuity, with various diagnoses and comorbidities in a progressive setting. Familiar with the standards of care for CABG, heart transplant, AAA repair, esophagectomies, lobectomies & LVAD’s among others. Daily duties included continual, general and focused assessments of patients and adjusting care as appropriate for changing patient conditions. Appropriately communicated changes in patient status to providers. Monitored and interpreted telemetry. Safe and timely administration of medications. Initiated and maintained patient IV's and access. Appropriately delegated tasks to team members (LPN’s & techs.) Prioritized care of multiple patients. Timely and accurate documentation of patient care.

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN Dec. 2010 - Sept. 2013St. Vincent Hospital, PCCU/CVPV Supervisor: Jennifer AdamsPhone number: (317) 338-1351

-Responsibilities: Cared for cardiac and vascular patients of varying acuity, both medical and surgical, with various diagnoses and comorbidities including but not limited to acute MI, CHF, CMO, CABG, heart transplant, & LVAD's. Daily duties included close monitoring of patients (vitals, I&O's, mental status, etc.) and reported findings/changes to nursing, assisted patients with ADL's, assisted nurses to implement the plan-of-care for patients based on the individual patient goals and desired outcomes, and accurate and timely documentation of care.

EMT-Basic 2009-2010 Care Ambulance1202 W. 16th St.Indianapolis, IN 46202Supervisor: Fola LongPhone Number: (317) 484-2273

-Responsibilities: Safe and timely transportation of patients (emergent and non-emergent), assess, treat and monitor patients' condition at the scene and during transportation, maintained appropriate and accurate communication with dispatch and receiving facilities/hospitals regarding patient condition and any changes during transportation, maintained certification, continuing education and maintained clinical skills, assisted paramedics in the field, and accurately documented all patient encounters.

Education: Marian University 2011-2013 Indianapolis, IN- Accelerated 2nd degree Bachelor of Science, Nursing (B.S.N)- ICU elective in place of a traditional capstone (not offered at Marian University.) Hands-on clinical experiences in multiple ICU settings: burns, trauma (ER & ICU,) neuro, medical, surgical ICU and progressive, cardiac ICU, and neonatal ICU (NICU.) - Leadership/Management clinical at Community North Hospital PACU with team leader Brian Scott, RN where I was able to gain insight into the larger world of patient care via nursing management and how it impacts the daily lives of patients and bedside care.

Midland Lutheran College 1997-2000 Fremont, NE- Bachelor of Art in English (B.A.)

Certifications & Licenses:08/2013 - 10/2017 Registered Nurse Licensure, 28211481A 02/2014 - 02/2016 ACLS02/2014 - 02/2016 BLS/CPR 06/2009 - 06/2011 EMT-B Certification PSID: 5815-8067

Professional Awards/recognitions:2014 & 2015, Nominated for Spotlight On Nursing Award (Indianapolis, IN)2013-2014, Three Caring Angel Awards (St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, IN)

Professional Memberships:2013-2015 American Nurses Association 2013-2015 American Assoc. of Critical-Care Nurses