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Trevor Carlson

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse known for exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Experienced in creating individualized care plans and mentoring staff, committed to enhancing patient safety and quality of care.

Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient safety, clinical judgment, and teamwork. Expertise in developing training programs that enhance patient outcomes and foster collaborative environments.

Diligent Instructor Trainer with background in many nursing specialties to include Critical Care (Adult, Pediatric, and neonatal) including MEDEVAC and CCAT transport. Flight nursing, medical surgical, dialysis, Cardiac Cath lab, Cardio Thoracic Surgery, mother-baby unit and oncology care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sawyer's Gate
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2024 - 12.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans (3-5 residents).
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on assessments and patient needs.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
  • Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of 11 new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

RN Case Manager

Amedysis Home Care and Hospice
Chesapeake, VA
04.2021 - 02.2023
  • Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and best practices.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored interventions.
  • Facilitated communication among interdisciplinary teams to enhance continuity of care and optimize outcomes.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving health conditions and treatment responses.
  • Lead Instructor: wound care, trach management, ventilator management

Department Head, Registered Nurse, Critical Care

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
04.2018 - 11.2022
  • Led Critical Care departmental initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and patient care quality.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for Medical, Nursing, and support staff to improve clinical practices and outcomes within the Critical Care Specialty.
  • Streamlined workflows by integrating advanced medical technologies and systems, coordinated with afloat commands to provide Critical Care Consultation across the fleet.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and patient outcomes.
  • As Director of Critical Care, Developed and implemented comprehensive educational programs for nursing staff to enhance clinical competencies and received SURGEON GENERALS AWARD, EXCELLENCE IN CRITICAL CARE across Navy Medicine, 2019, 2021, 2022.
  • Evaluated educational outcomes through assessments and feedback, ensuring continuous improvement in nursing education.
  • Mentored new nurse educators, fostering professional growth and enhancing teaching methodologies across the department.
  • Developed and implemented ACLS training programs for healthcare professionals. As test site faculty, oversaw ACLS instructor and provider certification programs for over 10,000 Healthcare providers / practitioners.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and critical care protocols, enhancing team competence.
  • Director, Clinical Education and Training. Lead instructor trainer for Intern Orientation, Nursing Orientation, and quarterly Continuing Education Seminars at NMC-P and 47 additional support commands.

OIC, Director

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville, NC
03.2016 - 06.2019

Officer in Charge, USMC School of Infantry, Camp Geiger

  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care services and operational efficiency.
  • Implemented quality improvement programs, resulting in enhanced compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
  • Developed training programs to improve staff competencies and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Director of Medical Services, NMC-CL

Instructor, ACLS, CTT, PICC (1300 staff member)

CMEO (Command Managed Equal Opportunity) Director

  • Lead, Command Assessment Team, responsibly for 7 Command Assessment Surveys with an estimated completion rate of over 93%, well above the Navy average of 71%

Lead, Medical Training Team, Ships Nurse

CVN-75, USS HST
Norfolk Va
01.2014 - 02.2016

As Assistant Senior Medical Officer and Ships Nurse

Lead, Medical Training Team

  • Responsible for ensuring all 3,700 permanent ships company personal are qualified in Heartsaver Life Support and GiTMO-8 emergency life saving techniques.
  • As MTT lead responsible for the Bi-weekly GMT, ship-wide casualty drills.
  • Conducted Monthly Mass casualty drills incorporating multiple departments and multiple emergency scenarios throughout the ship during General Quarter Drills.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
06.2010 - 01.2014

Lead PICC Instructor Trainer

  • Managed a team of 27 RN's, and 14 Medical Doctors, directly responsible for the insertion, maintenance and removal of Peripherally Inserted Central catheters using Ultrasound and C-Arm bedside insertion techniques as well as CT guided in Interventional Radiology as deemed clinically necessary.
  • Charge Nurse, Adult ICU
  • Nursing Supervisor
  • Division Officer, PCU / CCU / CVICU
  • Command Training Team, Lead Instructor

Registered Nurse

Naval Hospital Okinawa Japan
Okinawa Prefecture
03.2006 - 06.2010

Charge Nurse, Mother Baby department including Ante / post partum and Labor and Delivery

Division Officer, Adult and Pediatric Intensive Care Units

Director, PICC PROGRAM

Registered Nurse

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
06.2003 - 07.2006

Charge Nurse, NICU

Staff Nurse, ICU, CCU

Instructor, Command Training Team

Education

Master of Science - Human Services Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03-2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
04-2003

Skills

  • Preceptorship
  • Patient safety
  • Compassionate care
  • Central and peripheral line care
  • End-of-life care
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Health promotion
  • Interdisciplinary coordination
  • Quality improvement
  • Medical Student Research utilization
  • Ventilator management
  • Charge nurse duties
  • Advanced cardiac life support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sawyer's Gate
01.2024 - 12.2025

RN Case Manager

Amedysis Home Care and Hospice
04.2021 - 02.2023

Department Head, Registered Nurse, Critical Care

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
04.2018 - 11.2022

OIC, Director

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
03.2016 - 06.2019

Lead, Medical Training Team, Ships Nurse

CVN-75, USS HST
01.2014 - 02.2016

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
06.2010 - 01.2014

Registered Nurse

Naval Hospital Okinawa Japan
03.2006 - 06.2010

Registered Nurse

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
06.2003 - 07.2006

Master of Science - Human Services Counseling

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University
Trevor Carlson