Charles Slater
Slidell
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Resource Nurse with 20+years experience, excelling in compassionate care and advanced cardiovascular monitoring. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and individualized care plans. Recognized for mentoring peers and implementing best practices in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and quality in critical care settings.
Experienced with critical care protocols and patient management, delivering high-quality care in demanding medical settings. Utilizes advanced nursing skills to ensure patient stability and improve outcomes. Knowledge of team coordination and crisis intervention.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Resource Nurse
Oschner Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2025
- Adapted quickly to dynamic clinical environments while prioritizing patient safety.
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients and their families during difficult times.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in critical care nursing and policy adherence.
- Established rapport with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other team members to foster a collaborative approach to patient care planning.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Louisiana Heart Hospital LLC
09.2006 - 05.2012
- Administered critical care treatments and medications in high-stress ICU environment.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, ensuring timely interventions for changes in conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, promoting informed decision-making.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Med/Surg Oncology Nurse Charge
Methodist Hospital
03.2004 - 09.2005
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses, promptly addressing any complications or adverse reactions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, side effects, and self-care strategies to enhance understanding.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with oncologists to develop targeted treatment plans for patients with various cancer types and stages.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
- Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly reporting concerns to physicians.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Enhanced quality of care through close collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-1990
Skills
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Airway management
Certification
ACLS
CPI
Timeline
Critical Care Resource Nurse
Oschner Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Louisiana Heart Hospital LLC
09.2006 - 05.2012
Med/Surg Oncology Nurse Charge
Methodist Hospital
03.2004 - 09.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College