Collin Tibbitts - Nurse Anesthesia Resident

Experience

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  BioLife Plasma Services

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2018

  Senior Plasma Center Technician

  Developed expertise in customer service by introducing donors to the plasma donation process. Screened new and returning donors for suitability for plasma donation by measuring vital signs and relevant blood sample tests such as: Hematocrit, Total Protein. Excelled in time management to ensure that equipment is properly prepared for each donor. Performed daily and monthly equipment maintenance, and machine troubleshooting before and during donation. Maintained inventory of stock used for plasmapheresis procedure. Performed over 5,000 Venipunctures with expert level skills and accuracy. Show less

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  Weber State University

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Lab Aide

  Aided in instruction of 30+ students in BioMedical Core: Anatomy and Physiology. Assisted in set up and carry out of lab experiments related to course.

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  Private Family

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

  Home Health Aide

  Employed privately by family of elderly client. Carried out assigned tasks on client. Perform delegated tasks after instruction by RN or PT. Bathe client, assist with showers and partial baths as appropriate. Assisted client with proper exercises and assist PT in the rehabilitation for client when applicable. Help client maintain personal hygiene and assist with all aspects of activities of daily living. Answer client questions about self-care techniques and give instructions that will assist family, client, and family/support in providing care. Assist client in getting ready for doctor appointments. Lift, turn, and weigh clients as appropriate. Take and record vital signs as assigned, including blood pressure, temperature, respiration. Show less

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  Mount Ogden Health and Rehab

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Care for a both long term and acute rehabilitation patients• Perform duties such as medication administration, patient teaching and education, wound care and dressing changes• Assess patient and patient charts to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings.• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient clinical problems and report findings to attending physician• Perform CPR and postmortem care

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  McKay-Dee Hospital

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  Progressive Care Nurse - Cardiovascular/Thoracic Unit

  • Assessed and cared for critical patients with heart, lung, and vascular issues Post-op open heart patients, STEMI/NSTEMI Advanced training in EKG monitoring and interpretation Monitoring and titration of vasoactive drips• Specially trained in the care and maintenance of chest tubes and temporary pacing wires

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  Mountain Vista Medical Center

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  Intensive Care Nurse

  Advanced level assessment and management of critically ill patients with multisystem conditions; specializing in neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory disorders- Nursing care/management of the acute stroke patient- Advanced training in the care of open heart surgery patients in the immediate post-operative period- Usage of nurse driven protocols for sedation management in the intubated patient- Proficiency in Ultrasound IV and arterial line placement

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  Chandler Regional Medical Center

  Dec 2021 - Mar 2024

  Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse

  • Specialized training in the care of patients in the immediate post-operative period following open heart surgery for coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repairs/replacement, aortic dissection, etc. • Provide care for patients following NSTEMI/STEMI and all patients with cardiovascular disorders who require higher level monitoring/intervention• Additional life support device training: CRRT, IABP, Impella

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  Brainscape

  Aug 2023 - now

  Campus Representative/Marketing Partner
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  Central Arizona College

  Oct 2023 - now

  Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Nursing Instructor
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  Banner Health

  May 2024 - now

  Registered Nurse - ICU Float Pool