Daniel Tucker
BSN, RN
Sacramento
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
PET/Nuclear Medicine Registered Nurse
Sutter Health
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Screened patient charts for any medication holds required, based on the scan to be completed.
- Educated patients on specific exam processes, medication holds, and preparation guidelines.
- Initiated IV access and checked blood glucose levels.
- Performed ultrasound-guided IV insertions.
- Performed cardiac stress tests based on nursing standardized procedures.
- Responded to rapid responses throughout the entire facility.
- Acted as a liaison between the main hospital and the imaging center to approve and set up inpatient scans.
- Educated and trained staff on blood glucose checks, as well as performing QCs.
Emergency Department Technician
Sharp Healthcare
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, doing ambulation trials, and preparing for exams.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UC Davis Health
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
San Joaquin General Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Perform ultrasound guided IV insertions.
Emergency Trauma Technician
UCSD Health
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems with upwards of 30 patients.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Applied splints to fractured or injured extremities.
Imaging Assistant
Sharp Healthcare
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Transported patients between treatment areas to promote system efficiency and good traffic flow.
- Organized stockroom inventory to facilitate faster retrieval of office supplies and testing materials.
- Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Fleet Manager and Operations
Balboa Ambulance
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Coordinating with mechanics as well as a multitude of vehicle professionals to ensure the safety of crews and the patients that come in contact with on a day-to-day basis.
- Ensuring transmission, power steering, and brake fluids are at the appropriate levels. Along with checking the engine oil, tire pressure, tire's tread, windshield and their wipers and any other potential safety hazards.
- Continuing education for staff in regards to ambulance safety.
- Preventative maintenance on a variety of stretchers and other medical equipment.
- On call 24/7 to assist the crews as well as any other department at the facility.
- In collaboration with other department heads, (Billing, Dispatch, Operations, Marketers, CCT-Nurses, EMTs and the rest of Upper Management) safeguard the integrity of the company while maintaining the highest levels of service for all customers and guests. Occasionally acting as a liaison between the different departments to ensure quality work.
- Basic upkeep and maintenance of the facility. Any job that cannot complete will be outsourced to a professional.
- Ordering medical supplies for EMTs and Nurses.
- Ordering station supplies for Dispatch and Billing
- Miscellaneous projects assigned by the Owner and President of the company.
- Maintaining all ambulances and marketing vehicles paperwork (i.e. Registration, Insurance, County, CHP).
- Putting all vehicles through their annual County and CHP inspections.
- Spearheading the transition over to the new CoSD LEMSIS system; this transition is huge for BLS companies in San Diego because it is the switch to electronic documentation from paper submittal.
- Managing each of the EMTs certification as well as all of the vehicle records and medical transports.
- Continually selling old ambulances and looking for new ones to buy while staying cognizant of expenditures.
- Weekly orders of oxygen.
Server
Mikuni Sushi
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
01.2021 - 2023.04
Certificate - EMT And Fire Academy
CA Regional Fire Academy
01.2014 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Elk Grove, CA 08.2007 - 2011.05
Skills
Emergency response
Medical assessment
Data collection
Medication administration
US-guided IV insertion
Port access
BSN Clinical Rotations
- Senior Preceptorship | St. Francis Medical Center, ICU/ED | 01/2023 – 04/2023
- Critical Care | Garden Grove Medical Center, ICU/ED | 10/2022 – 01/2023
- Public Health | Florence Sylvester Senior Center | 08/2022 – 10/2022
- Pediatrics | Camp James | 06/2022 – 08/2022
- Obstetrics | Providence St. Joseph Hospital | 04/2022 – 06/2022
- Medical/Surgical II | Silverado Memory Care | 01/2022 – 04/2022
- Mental Health | St. Francis Medical Center | 11/2021 – 01/2022
- Medical/Surgical I | Silverado Memory Care | 08/2021 – 10/2021
- Fundamental Nursing Skills | West Coast University | 06/2021 – 08/2021
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude
- 3.85 GPA for BSN
- Voted 2020 ER Tech of the year at UCSD Health
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Nursing Society
Certification
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
PET/Nuclear Medicine Registered Nurse
Sutter Health
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UC Davis Health
07.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
San Joaquin General Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
01.2021 - 2023.04
Emergency Trauma Technician
UCSD Health
10.2019 - 06.2023
Emergency Department Technician
Sharp Healthcare
04.2018 - 03.2020
Imaging Assistant
Sharp Healthcare
11.2017 - 04.2018
Fleet Manager and Operations
Balboa Ambulance
05.2015 - 11.2017
Server
Mikuni Sushi
03.2014 - 02.2015
Certificate - EMT And Fire Academy
CA Regional Fire Academy
01.2014 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
08.2007 - 2011.05
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
05.2001 -
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