Colton Rhodes
Saint Charles
Summary
Seeking an interesting position while serving the community. Passionate Flight Nurse executing skills in critical care and medication administration. Used to handling extremely urgent situations with exceptional grace and compassion. Promoting talents in critical thinking and relationship building. With multiple years in critical care nursing, I am always seeking to better myself, my career and my community
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
Louisiana, MO
04.2025 - Current
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Communicated with patients, explaining nursing tasks being performed in effort to maintain calm.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse – TNICU
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St Louis, MO
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for critically ill patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Trauma/Neuro Critical Care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to patients needing ACLS measures, invasive monitoring equipment, ventilator management.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Titrated vasoactive medications while adhering to hospital policy and guidelines.
Registered Nurse – ICU
SSM Health Depaul Hospital
Bridgeton, MO
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for critical care procedures and patient assessments.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve infection control measures within ICU environment.
- Evaluated patient conditions, identifying changes that required immediate intervention or adjustment of care plans.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing readmission rates through comprehensive discharge planning.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Registered Nurse – ICU
Franciscan Health
Michigan City, IN
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Perform BLS/ACLS measures
- Document findings and relay information to provider
- Perform NIHSS assessments and measures
- Maintain patients with mechanical ventilation and titrate sedation
- Titrate vasopressors/vasodilators
- Assist in bedside procedures/moderate sedation
- Assist in intubation
- Manage CRRT
- Insert/manage tubes drains (foley, NG/OG tubes, IV catheters, PICC, Chest tubes)
- Perform ultrasound guided IV insertion.
Registered Nurse – ICU
Miners Colfax Medical Center
Raton, NM
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Document findings and relay information to provider
- Perform critical/emergency care and facilitate transport for patients in need.
- Titrate vasopressors/vasodilators
- Assist in bedside procedures/moderate sedation
- Assist in intubation
- Transfer critically ill patients to tertiary centers
- Perform PALS measures
- Perform ENPC measures.
Registered Nurse- MICU
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, IA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse – ICU
SSM Depaul Hospital
Bridgeton, MO
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Perform ACLS measures
- Document findings and relay information to provider
- Perform BLS measures
- Perform NIHSS assessments and measures
- Maintain patients with mechanical ventilation and titrate sedation
- Titrate vasopressors/vasodilators
- Assist in bedside procedures/moderate sedation
- Assist in intubation
- Manage CRRT
- Maintain TNCC care for critically ill trauma patients
- Manage EVD's
- Insert tubes drains (foley, NG/OG tubes, IV catheters).
Registered Nurse – MICU
Saint Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Administer medications and treatments
- Provide education to patients
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Critically ill neurological, medical, and trauma patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families on compassionate care delivery, contributing to an overall culture of excellence within the MICU.
- Assisted physicians during complex medical procedures, ensuring accurate execution of orders and seamless patient care delivery.
Arrhythmia Tech / Administrative Partner – SICU
Saint Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Provide basic patient care – feeding, grooming, bathing, dressing, ambulating, transferring
- Acquire vital signs
- Document patient information – vital signs, intake and output
- Assist in providing a safe environment for the patients
- Transfer patients to and from locations
- Admit patients to the unit
- Monitor patient telemetry
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Perform BLS measures.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and support operations.
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting to enhance equipment reliability.
Certified Nurse Assistant – Medical Telemetry
Southeast Health
Cape Girardeau, MO
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Provide patient care—feeding, grooming, bathing, dressing
- Acquire vital signs
- Document patient information—vital signs, intake and output
- Read, understand and follow individual patient care plans
- Transport patients to and from locations.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting significant findings to nursing staff.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Trained new staff on proper patient handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Continuously updated knowledge of best practices in CNA procedures through ongoing education courses, ensuring exceptional levels of care.
Service Specialist
J.C. Penney
Cape Girardeau, MO
11.2012 - 08.2014
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing merchandising strategies for seasonal promotions.
- Developed training materials for ongoing staff development and performance enhancement programs.
- Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined checkout operations and reduced wait times.
- Marked and ticketed merchandise
- Inventoried stock.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance overall shopping experience.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints efficiently, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Hospital College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Cape Girardeau, MO12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2023
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School
Jackson, MO05-2014
Skills
- Trauma experience
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Airway management
- Critical care
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Flight physiology
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- TNCC
- PHTLS
- ENPC
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – TNICU
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
09.2023 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse – ICU
SSM Health Depaul Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse – ICU
Franciscan Health
01.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse – ICU
Miners Colfax Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse- MICU
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
06.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse – ICU
SSM Depaul Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse – MICU
Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2021
Arrhythmia Tech / Administrative Partner – SICU
Saint Francis Medical Center
07.2015 - 01.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant – Medical Telemetry
Southeast Health
08.2014 - 07.2015
Service Specialist
J.C. Penney
11.2012 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Hospital College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School