D Michael Derringer
Fort Wayne
Summary
Dedicated RN with over 12 years of diverse experience in long-term care, pediatric home health, and intensive care. Proven track record as charge nurse in multiple units, demonstrating strong leadership skills and ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively. Experienced in fast-paced environments through three successful travel contracts, showing adaptability and commitment to patient-centered care. Passionate about providing top-quality healthcare services with a patient-first approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Advanced Cardiac Therapy
Aya Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
- Lutheran Hospital
- Travel nurse working in Advanced Cardiac Therapy unit, managing care of up to 6 patients with cardiac conditions and complications.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN - Float
Aya Healthcare
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Witham Hospital
- Worked as a travel nurse on a med-surg unit, but would routinely float to ICU, ER, and geriatric psych.
- Became hospital wide resource for IVs and blood draws.
- Managed care for up to 6 patients on the med-surg unit, handled multiple critical patients in ICU, and multiple emergent patients in the ER.
RN - ICU
Riverview Health
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Worked as staff nurse in ICU, including routine shifts as charge nurse.
- Managed critically ill patients, and was a hospital wide resource for IVs and lab draws.
RN - Cardiac MS/PCU
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Methodist Hospital
- Worked as a travel nurse on Cardiac med-surg and progressive care unit.
- Managed care of up to 6 patients, including multiple admissions and discharges per day.
RN
Seton Specialty Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2022
- Staff nurse in long-term acute care hospital, predominantly in ICU and charge nurse.
- Managed critically ill patients and became hospital wide resource for IVs and lab draws.
Education
BSN -
Western Governor's University
05.2019
ASN - undefined
Ivy Tech CC
05.2013
Skills
- Quick learner
- Adaptable to change
- Patient-centered care
- Reliable team member
- Collaborative team member
- Basic life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Ventilator support
- IV management
Timeline
RN - Advanced Cardiac Therapy
Aya Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
RN - Float
Aya Healthcare
09.2024 - 04.2025
RN - ICU
Riverview Health
08.2022 - 09.2024
RN - Cardiac MS/PCU
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2022
RN
Seton Specialty Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2022
ASN - undefined
Ivy Tech CC
BSN -
Western Governor's University