Kurt Ormsby
Redlands
Summary
29 years of experience in Health Care, including roles as a Navy Hospital Corpsman and Field Medic with the Fleet Marine Force. Expertise as an Emergency Medical Technician at a level one Pediatric Trauma Center and 15 years in Nursing across Critical Care, Post Anesthesia Care, Telemetry, and Medical Surgical units. Currently serving in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at St. Bernardine Medical Center, Dignity Health.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU RN
Dignity Health
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted with post-anesthesia recovery and provided patient education.
- Administered medications as per physician's orders and hospital protocols.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.
- Executed discharge planning in coordination with healthcare providers and patients.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Dignity Health
San Bernardino
03.2020 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with ten different departments throughout hospital
- Floated to ACU, PACU, ICU, Med Surg, Tele, and Interventional Radiology.
- Relief Charge Nurse for Med Surg floor
- Relief Charge Nurse for PACU
- Administered sedation, assisted an monitored patient for Bronchoscopy procedures on floor
ICU Nurse
Dignity Health
San Bernardino
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Administered critical care treatments for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and rapid response situations effectively.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Provided care to a variety of complex medical and surgical patients.
ICU Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside
11.2009 - 06.2014
- Administered critical care treatments for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and rapid response situations effectively.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Provided care to a variety of complex medical and surgical patients.
ICU Nurse
Dignity Health
San Bernardino
02.2007 - 06.2012
- Administered critical care treatments for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and rapid response situations effectively.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Provided care to a variety of complex medical and surgical patients.
New Grad RN
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
San Diego
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Provided patient care in diverse medical settings at Scripps Mercy Hospital.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Emergency Room Technician
Rady's Children's Hospital
San Diego
03.2001 - 02.2006
- Assisted medical staff with patient care and emergency procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Jacksonville
02.1996 - 12.2000
- Performed physical assessments documented S.O.A.P. notes
- I.V. Insertion and venipuncture.
- Laceration repair, single interrupted suture placement, and staples.
- Minor surgical procedures, such as toenail and nevus removal, and the administration of local anesthetic and digital blocks.
- Mass casualty team member with 26 th Marine Expeditionary Unit
- Forward deployed in Kosovo during Operation Nobil Anvil
- In charge of Health and Immunization records for 1,000+ Marines
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
National University
La Jolla, CA12-2005
Emergency Medical Technician - E.M.T.
Jacksonville Community College
Jacksonville, NC09-1998
Fleet Marine Force Field Medic - Field Medicine
Feild Medical Service School
Jacksonville, NC06-1996
Hospital Corpsman - U.S. Navy A-School
Hospital Corps School
Great Lakes, IL05-1996
Skills
- Anesthesia recovery
- Pain management
- EKG interpretation
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Management of advanced airways
- Administration of vasoactive infusions and management of patients with hemodynamic instability
Accomplishments
Veteran of Foreign Wars Recipient of Combat Action Medal
Timeline
PACU RN
Dignity Health
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Dignity Health
03.2020 - 05.2025
ICU Nurse
Dignity Health
06.2014 - 10.2017
ICU Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2014
ICU Nurse
Dignity Health
02.2007 - 06.2012
New Grad RN
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
02.2006 - 02.2007
Emergency Room Technician
Rady's Children's Hospital
03.2001 - 02.2006
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
02.1996 - 12.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
National University
Emergency Medical Technician - E.M.T.
Jacksonville Community College
Fleet Marine Force Field Medic - Field Medicine
Feild Medical Service School
Hospital Corpsman - U.S. Navy A-School
Hospital Corps School