Douglas Cook
Denver
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse with critical care experience in a mixed medical, surgical, trauma, and neurological ICU at a Level II Trauma Center. Recognized by colleagues as a dependable team member with a strong interest in stroke care, clinical education, and evidence-based practice. Currently serve as the ICU Stroke Champion, supporting staff education, answering questions regarding stroke documentation and protocols, and helping reinforce consistent stroke care practices within the ICU. Seeking to transition into the Stroke Care Coordinator role to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the continued betterment of care for our hospital's patients, now through its stroke program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Stroke Champion
HealthOne Mountain Ridge
01.2024 - Current
- Served as ICU Stroke Champion, enhancing stroke education and ensuring adherence to stroke protocols within the unit.
- Assisted nursing staff with stroke documentation requirements and clarified protocol expectations.
- Reinforce neurological assessment techniques, including recognition of subtle neurological deficits requiring prompt evaluation.
- Assist nursing staff with questions regarding stroke documentation requirements and protocol expectations.
- Promoted adherence to established stroke documentation practices and evidence-based care standards.
- Provided stroke-related updates and educational information to ICU staff.
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
HealthOne Mountain Ridge
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for critically ill medical, surgical, trauma, and neurological patients in a mixed ICU at a Level II Trauma Center.
- Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and provide care for patients requiring advanced neurological monitoring, including External Ventricular Drains (EVDs).
- Participate in Code Stroke activations and collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, rehabilitation services, and ancillary departments to provide timely, evidence-based care.
- Monitor patient condition, laboratory values, and neurological status while communicating significant changes to providers to facilitate prompt clinical decision-making.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation that supports continuity of care and compliance with organizational standards.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, stroke prevention, recovery expectations, and discharge planning to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Fostered collaborative relationships across disciplines to effectively coordinate care for medically complex patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Supported residents in activities of daily living, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care that enhanced their quality of life.
- Coordinated with nursing and rehabilitation staff to execute individualized care plans, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly communicated changes in patient condition to licensed nursing staff, facilitating timely interventions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Central Carolina Technical College
Skills
- Stroke Care & Code Stroke Response
- Neurological Assessment
- Critical Care Nursing
- Clinical Documentation
- Quality Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Regulatory Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Staff Education & Mentorship
- Professional Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Impella Management
- FloTrak Hemodynamic Monitoring
- External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Management
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement
- Trauma-Informed Care Provider
HONORS & RECOGNITION
Nurse of the Year Nomination, DAISY Award Nomination, Multiple Patient and Family Recognition Awards
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
- ICU Stroke Champion - Educate new graduate nurses regarding Code Stroke activation and stroke care responsibilities.
- Serve as a resource for stroke documentation and protocol-related questions within the ICU.
- Promote evidence-based stroke care through peer education and collaboration.
Timeline
ICU Stroke Champion
HealthOne Mountain Ridge
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
HealthOne Mountain Ridge
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Central Carolina Technical College