Duane Bush Jr.
New Orleans
Summary
Motivated and dedicated critical care nurse seeking to advance clinical expertise and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care in high-acuity settings. Passionate about lifelong learning, with a strong commitment to professional development, leadership growth, and interprofessional collaboration. Currently pursuing the academic and clinical foundation necessary to enter a Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Nurse Anesthesia, with the goal of becoming a highly skilled, compassionate, and clinically astute Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center | Surgical Intensive Care
New Orleans
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill patients in high-acuity ICU.
- Managed hemodynamically unstable, ventilated patients post-cardiac and post-organ transplant surgeries.
- Safely titrated intravenous vasoactive, sedative, and inotropic medications per unit policies.
- Served as a resource/float nurse for the unit, supporting patient care continuity by adapting quickly to changing assignments, mentoring peers, and managing diverse, critical care populations.
- Operated advanced medical equipment, including ventilators and ECMO systems, with proficiency.
- Exercised critical thinking and autonomy to prioritize patient care under pressure.
- Provided mentorship and evidence-based education to colleagues on critical care protocols.
Nurse Technician
Ochsner Endocrinology
New Orleans
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care in a hospital and clinical setting
- Advocated for patient needs while developing stellar patient relations
- Ensured accurate, timely flow of information to the proper personnel by maintaining thorough patient records
- Administered general patient care by lifting/transferring patients, positioning/turning patients, and applying special equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Charity School Of Nursing
New Orleans05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2019
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
- Management of post-operative surgical patients
- CRRT, IABP, ECMO, Impella, and LVAD proficiency
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Care coordination
- Continuous Cardiac Monitoring
- Precepting and mentorship of new staff
Certification
- CCRN
- ACLS
- BLS
Affiliations
- AACN Member
- UPC
- Honors Nursing Student (2023)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center | Surgical Intensive Care
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
Ochsner Endocrinology
08.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Charity School Of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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