CEPHAS QUARSHIE
Middletown
Summary
Experienced with critical patient care and emergency response in high-pressure environments. Utilizes patient assessment and monitoring to deliver optimal care. Knowledge of advanced life support and acute care protocols.
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sutter Health
Oakland, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Manage pt on CRRT/IABP and Impella
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente
Fremont, CA
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northwell Health System
New Hyde Park, NY
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Montefiore Hospital
The Bronx, NY
07.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tricity Medical Center
Oceanside, CA
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health System
Bakersfield, CA
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices for intensive care procedures and patient management.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving accuracy.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary rounds to facilitate effective communication among healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health System
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Administered critical care treatments and medications according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing abnormalities and responding promptly to changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and recovery processes.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bellevue Hospital
Manhattan, NY
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
Langhorne, PA
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly identifying changes to optimize care interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nurses and nursing students, enhancing clinical skills through hands-on training and support.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflow efficiency in care delivery.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, analyzing data to enhance patient safety measures within the department.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless transitions of care across multiple departments and services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
ICU float pool/COVID units
Crozer Keystone Medical Center
Chester, PA
05.2020 - 11.2020
Travel RN
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Cedar crest, PA
01.2020 - 04.2020
ICU Registered Nurse (Travel)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND ST.JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
Towson, MD
08.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
VETERANS HOSPITAL
Wilmington, DE
02.2014 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, MICU
ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
Oakland, CA
01.2013 - 02.2014
ICU Registered Nurse
INOVA HEALTH SYSTEM
VA
12.2011 - 12.2012
- System-wide critical care float pool RN
ICU Registered Nurse (Travel)
AMERICAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Travel nurse assignment with Kaiser Permante in California, Franklin Square in Maryland and Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit, MICU and Medical Step Down
CHRISTIANA HEALTH CARE
DE
06.2002 - 11.2010
- Duties:
- Managed patients on the ventilator and hi flo oxygen therapy
- Collected and analyzed ABG via a line or venous gases via central line
- Followed weaning VAP protocol per hospital
- Assisted MD with the insertion of aline, central line, chest tubes, PEG tubes, tracheostomies, and CVP
- Managed patient with multisystem organ failures requiring vasopressors, monitored cardiac output, SVO2, cardiac index via flo-trac
- Interpreted ECG and managed any lethal rhythm
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Responded to medical emergency in hospital as Rapid Response Team
- Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, elective cardioversion, and abdominal washouts
- Administered blood and blood products, monitored patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Identified malfunctioning equipment or devices
- Performed approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patients' clinical status
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Newark, Delaware01-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Care plan development
- Patient management
- Care planning
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Licensed RN
- Collecting vitals
- Critical care
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Team coordination
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient discharge
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Medical assessment
- Patient counseling
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Patient relations
- ADL assistance
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Data collection
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Emergency care
- Emotional intelligence
- Removing sutures
- Mobility assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Palliative care awareness
- Managing deadlines
- Family advocacy
- Preventive health
- Seizure management
- Feeding assistance
- At-risk patient care
- Medical evaluation
- [Software] use
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- BLS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sutter Health
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente
01.2025 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northwell Health System
10.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Montefiore Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tricity Medical Center
04.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health System
12.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health System
08.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bellevue Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2021
ICU float pool/COVID units
Crozer Keystone Medical Center
05.2020 - 11.2020
Travel RN
Lehigh Valley Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
ICU Registered Nurse (Travel)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND ST.JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
08.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
VETERANS HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, MICU
ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
01.2013 - 02.2014
ICU Registered Nurse
INOVA HEALTH SYSTEM
12.2011 - 12.2012
ICU Registered Nurse (Travel)
AMERICAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE
11.2010 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit, MICU and Medical Step Down
CHRISTIANA HEALTH CARE
06.2002 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE