Kenneth D. Buzo, RN
25742 Wohlfeil St. Taylor, MI 48180 313-205-8044 (M)  Email:  ePortfolio:
OBJECTIVE:To obtain a contingent nursingposition working in an ICU and other critical care units.

Professional Summary & EXPERIENCE 

Registered Nurse

  • Works under the supervision of the ICU Intensivist providing bedside care, treatment, and clinical documentation for patients experiencing life-threatening and non-life-threatening emergencies in the Medical ICU.
  • Provides specialized nursing and medical care in a demanding, fast-pace, 15 bed ICU with a 1:2 patient ratio.
  • Respectfully works in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health care members on a daily basis, regularly consisting of 5-10 members, performing daily rounds, assessing patient needs, and providing patient-centered care.
  • Performs daily rounds with a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the ICU Intensivist in order to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate each patient’s plan of care.
  • Provides compassionate care for every patient and maintains a comfortable environment for a diverse population of patients and their families, so they may experience exceptional quality of care, healing, and health.
  • Highly skilled and established career professional as a RN, also licensed as an EMT, with more than 6 years practical experience in several diverse environments and settings, such as hospitals, first-response, community health screenings, and acute/critical care.
  • Actively involved in several hospital programs and committees to help improve patient safety, create monthly newsletters, and update staff about new clinical alerts, along with policy/procedure changes according to EBP.

Licensure, Certifications, & CREDENTIALS 

Registered Nurse (RN)- MI Permanent ID NO: 4704297596 / Expires: 03/2018 / Issued: Feb. 2013
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association / Expires: 05/2018 / Issued: Jun. 2014
Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS)- Society of Critical Care Medicine / Expires: 09/2019 / Issued: Sep. 2015
Advanced Trauma Care Nursing (ATCN)- Society of Trauma Nurses / Expires: 10/2019 / Issued: Oct. 2015
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)-Emergency Nurses Association / Expires: 11/2017 / Issued: Nov. 2013
Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-I: HCP, CPR/AED)- American Heart Association / Expires: 02/2017 / Issued: Feb. 2015
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)- MI Permanent ID NO: 3203051058 / Expires: 10/2018 / Issued: Oct. 2010

Employment HISTORY 

Registered Nurse: Intensive Care Unit

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Full-Time

/ 11/2014-Present
BEAUMONT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, Trenton, Michigan

Registered Nurse: Medical/Surgical

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Contingent

/ 07/2014-12/2015
HENRY FORD HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, Wyandotte, Michigan

Registered Nurse: Medical/Surgical

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Full-Time

/ 04/2013-11/2014
OAKWOOD HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, Taylor, Michigan

EDUCATION 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

/ Expected 05/2017
Associate in Applied Science Degree: Nursing, Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI
  • Graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude;Completing rotations at various facilities in different units:
/ Graduated 12/2012
-Oakwood Taylor (M/S & Psych) / -DMC Children’s (Peds) / -Botsford (Renal/Ortho) / -Medic One (Ambulance)
-Henry Ford Main (Cardiac IMC) / -St. John Southfield (OB/L&D) / -Oakwood Dearborn (M/S) / -St. John Detroit (ED/Triage)

Professional AFFILIATIONS & Organizations 

American Nurses Association (ANA)- Annual Member / 2013-Present
Michigan Nurses Association (MNA)- Annual Member / 2013-Present
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)- Organization & Local Chapter Member / 2015-Present
Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)- Annual Member / 2015 - Present

PROFESSIONALachievements, AWARDS/RECOGNITION, & COMMITTEES/uNIT COUNCILS

Everyday Hero Award (x7): Patient’s personal recognition and generous contribution to the Foundation

/ Most Recent- 2014
Nurse Giving Society: Supports the Nurse Giving Campaign through and offers contributions regularly. / 09/2013 – Present
Nurse Ambassador: Certified preceptor to train and evaluate new hire nurses& nursing students. / 08/2013 – Present
EPIC Super-User: Trained & certified super-user with advanced, current knowledge of EPIC systems. / 11/2013 – Present