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David Tatum

Atlanta

Summary

Driven and adaptable ICU Registered Nurse with nearly a decade of experience in critical care, including Neuro ICU, Neuro Trauma ICU, & Covid ICU. Proven expertise in complex patient management, emergency response, and advanced critical care procedures. Recognized for clinical excellence, teamwork, and leadership in high-acuity environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Neurocritical ICU Nurse

Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide high-level care to patients in a high-acuity Neuro ICU.
  • Manage patients with complex neurological conditions including SAH, TBI, infarcts, seizures and tumors.
  • Developed a strong proficiency in end-of-life care, guiding families through transitions to comfort measure and hospice.

ICU Travel Nurse

Totalmed Staffing
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Delivered specialized care in several specialty ICU units across multiple facilities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize critically ill patients with diverse and acute needs.
  • Implemented and monitored complex treatment plans, including sedation drips, vasoactive support, and acute care needs.

Neuro ICU/ Covid ICU Registered Nurse

Emory University Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2022
  • Cared for patients in a 42-bed Neuro ICU
  • Assisted in bedside procedures including intubation, EVD insertion, central and arterial line placement.
  • Precepted and mentored new graduate nurses, guiding them from orientation through independent practice.
  • Worked the COVID ICU regularly for one year; serving as Charge Nurse consistently for the unit.


Neuro Trauma ICU Nurse

WellStar Health System
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provided care to critically ill patients in a 23 bed Neuro Trauma ICU
  • Treated patients post-craniotomy, embolization, and aneurysm coiling.
  • Performed frequent neuro assessments and managed Licox, Camino, and EVD drains.

Assistant Manager Of Racquet Club

Petersburg Racquet Club
07.2014 - 06.2018
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records via Quickbooks.


Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA
2018

Skills

  • Critical Care skills
  • End Of Life Care
  • NIH stroke scale certified
  • Pre-op and post-op care
  • CRRT Certified
  • Ventilator management
  • BLS and ACLS certified
  • Proficient in EPIC and CERNER
  • Excellent Communication and Assessment skills
  • Time Management and Organizational skills

Accomplishments

  • Awarded a Shining Star Award from Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Nurse of the month for the entire Emory Healthcare System
  • Daisy Team Award

Certification

  • Department of Homeland Security Certifications: CBRNE Incident Response & Medical Awareness
  • NIH Stroke Scale
  • CRRT
  • BLS & ACLS
  • RN, Georgia Board of Nursing – Multistate Compact License (NLC)

Timeline

Neurocritical ICU Nurse

Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current

ICU Travel Nurse

Totalmed Staffing
03.2022 - 05.2023

Neuro ICU/ Covid ICU Registered Nurse

Emory University Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2022

Neuro Trauma ICU Nurse

WellStar Health System
07.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Manager Of Racquet Club

Petersburg Racquet Club
07.2014 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia

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