Professional Portfolio - Comeau

Nicholas P. Comeau MSN, RN, CCRN, CPEN, TCRN, CPN
PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO


Table of Contents
Page 3 – Biography
Page 5 – Education History
Page 9 – Clinical Experiences
Page 14 – Employment History
Page 19 – Awards & Honors
Page 22 – Licenses & Certifications
Page 29 – Professional Memberships & Affiliations
Page 32 – Community Involvement
Page 35 – Lectures & Publications
Page 40 – Special Skills & Knowledge
Page 43 – Professional References & Contact Information


Biography
Nicholas Comeau is a masters prepared registered nurse that has a passion and interest in the profession of nursing and nursing education. He is currently pursing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Catholic University of America in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care and Primary Care.
Currently, Nick is a Registered Nurse 4 in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro NC as well as a per diem staff nurse in two major academic Pediatric ICUs at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston Salem, NC and UNC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He has served as a registered nurse in both burn and pediatric intensive care. Nick possess four national board certifications in pediatric critical care, pediatric emergency, general pediatrics, and trauma. In his current and previous roles, Nick has been responsible for education program and simulation development as well as leading and provisioning emergency and critical nursing care that is grounded in highest levels of quality, safety, and evidence-based practice.
Nick’s clinical interests include pediatric advanced life support, pediatric shock states, organ donation in the pediatric patient, and pediatric trauma. He is nationally published on the topic of pediatric burn sepsis and has presented nationally on the topic as well as pediatric trauma care. Additionally, his research interests include pediatric quality and safety improvements, debriefing, and simulations with standardized patients and human patient simulators.


Philosophy of Advanced Practice Nursing
To be developed later in program


EDUCATION
HISTORY
ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST


Post-Graduate/Doctoral Education
The Catholic University of America Washington DC, USA
Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2023
Post-Master’s Certificate: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care and Primary Care Doctor of Nursing Practice


Graduate Education
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA, USA Graduated: 16 June 2018
Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education


Undergraduate Education
MCPHS University Boston, MA, USA Graduated: 11 May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing


CLINICAL
EXPERIENCES
TO BE DEVELOPED LATER IN PROGRAM


Pediatric Primary Care Clinical Experiences
To be developed later in program


Pediatric Primary Care Patient Encounter Example
To be developed later in program


Pediatric Acute Care Clinical Experiences
To be developed later in program


Pediatric Acute Care Patient Encounter Example
To be developed later in program


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY


Current Full Time Employer
Registered Nurse 4
Pediatric Emergency Department
Cone Health
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Greensboro, NC, USA
September 2020 – Present
Job Description:
• Providesnursingcareviathenursingprocessfordataanalysis,development,implementation&evaluationofnursingcare.
• Consistently recognizes & acts upon subtle changes in patient status, anticipating their needs while collaborating with the health care team.
• Defines measurable outcomes based on database & ongoing evaluations of patient response to interventions.
• Identifies variances to expected outcomes & intervenes to optimize outcomes. Involves patient, significant others, & health care providers in evaluation process (i.e. Patient
satisfaction surveys, follow-up calls & CQI).
• Demonstrates advanced competencies & critical thinking skills in daily practice.
• Educatesstaffregardingthenursingprocess,&theuseofclinicalpathwaysascollaborativepractice&interdisciplinarycaretool.
• Intervenes & implements system changes to optimize department & patient outcomes.
• Performsneedsassessments(formally&informally)toidentifyopportunitiestoimprovestaffeducation,clinicalcompetence,qualityofcare,orresearchopportunities&leadsor
participates in initiatives to address those needs.


Current Per-Diem Employers
Staff Nurse II (p-t) Pediatric ICU
Brenner Children’s Hospital Wake Forest Baptist Health Winston-Salem, NC
August 2020 to Present
Clinical Nurse II PD
Pediatric ICU
North Carolina Children’s Hospital UNC Hospitals
UNC Health
Chapel Hill, NC
July 2019 to Present


Academic Faculty Position
Pediatric Clinical Faculty
School of Nursing
Beaver College of Health Sciences Appalachian State University Boone, NC
August 2020 to Present


Previous Positions
Assistant Professor of Nursing MCPHS University Manchester NH, USA September 2018 – June 2019
Professional Registered Nurse – Per Diem
Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA, USA
September 2018 – April 2019
Staff Nurse II – Pediatric ICU
Brenner Children’s Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC
February 2018 – August 2018/November 2014 – February 2016
Interim Nurse Manager – Pediatric Critical Care Brenner Children’s Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
August 2017 – February 2018
Assistant Nurse Manager – Pediatric Critical Care Brenner Children’s Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
March 2017 – August 2017
Travel Nurse – Pediatric ICU
AMN Healthcare/NursesRX
San Diego, CA, USA
Assignment: University of Virginia Children’s Hospital, Charlottesville, Va December 2016 – March 2017
Designated Charge Nurse – Pediatric Critical Care Brenner Children’s Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
February 2016 – December 2016
Adjunct Faculty – Pediatrics
Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC, USA
December 2015 – July 2018
Unit-Based Per Diem Registered Nurse – Pediatric ICU Cone Health
Greensboro, NC, USA
May 2015– May 2016
Staff Nurse Journeys - Burn Center ICU Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC, USA
October 2013 – November 2014


AWARDS & HONORS


The Great 100 Nurse of North Carolina
Awarded: 10 July 2020
Once in a lifetime honor that highlights nursing excellence, testament to outstanding professionalism, and dedication to patients, their families, colleagues, and communities served.


MCPHS School of Nursing Leadership and Professionalism Award
Awarded: 10 May 2013
This award is awarded to the graduating BSN student that best exemplifies strong leadership and professionalism throughout the undergraduate program and is nominated by university faculty and staff.


LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS


Registered Nurse Licenses
State of North Carolina
Board of Nursing
License Number: 265660 Expires: 31 December 2020
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board of Registration in Nursing License Number: RN2286856 Expires: 15 December 2020


Professional Board Certifications
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Critical Care Registered Nurse: Pediatric Expires: 28 February 2022
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
Certified Pediatric Nurse Expires: 28 February 2021


Professional Board Certifications
Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) Expires: 10 November 2024
Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) Expires: 11 September 2024


American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care
Basic Life Support Provider
Expires: 31 March 2022
Basic Life Support Instructor
Expires: 31 March 2022
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor
Expires: 28 February 2022
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
Expires: 31 March 2022


Emergency Nurses Association
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Expires: 30 June 2024
Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Expires: 10 July 2024


Other Certifications
Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS)
Society of Critical Care Medicine Expires: 21 July 2021


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS


Professional Memberships
Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
Member ID: 276761
Professional Member
Chapter: Carolinas/Virginia Chapter Sections: Nursing; Pediatrics
American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN)
Membership ID: 000012509480
2020 - Present
2014 – Present


Professional Memberships con’t
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Member Number: 988135
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma)
Member Number: 1244341
MCPHS University: Chi Theta Chapter
◦ Chapter President: July 2018 – Present Drexel University: Nu Eta Chapter
2017 – Present
2013 – Present 2014 – Present


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT


Community Service
Back-to-School Readiness Health Education
August 2020
Learning Facilitator
High Point Friends School
High Point, NC
Team Captain for Brenner Acute/Critical Care Heart Warriors November 2017
American Heart Association – Winston Salem Heart and Stroke Walk, Winston Salem, NC


Committee Work
Consortium for Clinical Education and Practice (CCEP)
Wake AHEC, Raleigh NC
Member
Triad Consortium for Clinical Education and Practice (TCCEP)
Greensboro AHEC, Greensboro NC
Member
Advisory Committee – Alamance Community College School of Nursing
Member
Advisory Committee – Guilford Technical Community College School of Nursing Member
August 2019 – Present
September 2019 - Present
September 2019 – Present November 2019 – Present


LECTURES & PUBLICATIONS


Publications
Comeau, N. P. (2016, November). Recognition, management and prevention of burn sepsis in pediatric patients. Nursing2017 Critical Care, 11(6), 24-30.


Podium Presentations
May 2019
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses National Teaching Institute (NTI)
Orlando, FL
“Kids are not just little adults: Provisioning Comprehensive Trauma Care to the Pediatric Patient”
May 2018
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses National Teaching Institute (NTI) Boston, MA
“Pediatric Burn Patients in Sepsis”


Poster Presentations
September 2020
North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) Annual Convention
Remote/Raleigh, NC
“Courageous Health: Provisioning High Reliability and Culture of Safety for School of Nursing Partners”
April 2019
MCPHS University – Faculty Scholarship Showcase
Worcester, MA
“Provisioning Comprehensive Trauma Care to the Pediatric Client Curriculum Development”
May 2018
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses National Teaching Institute (NTI)
Boston, MA
“Provisioning Bedside Patient Safety through Standardization of Pre-Shift Safety Checklists” Comeau, Nicholas; Beck, Lauren
September 2015
Boston Children’s Hospital – Connect Share Impact: Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Nursing Summit “Recognition, Management, and Prevention of Burn Sepsis in Pediatric Burn Critical Care”


Continuing Education & Professional Development
April 2020
Cone Health
Greensboro, NC
Critical Care Basics for the Progressive Care Nurse Lecture: Shock and Sepsis
January 2019
Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
Dealing with Septic Shock in Pediatrics: Recognition, Management, and Prevention
April 2018
Wake Forest Baptist Health Nursing Grand Rounds
Winston Salem, NC
“Aye Doc, this kid doesn’t look too good”: Responding to Pediatric Burn Patients in Sepsis
March 2018
Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
Winston Salem, NC
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse Review Course
Lectured Topics: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology; Pediatric Shock States; Pediatric Burns and Abuse


SPECIAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE


Special Skills and Knowledge Related to Nursing
Conventional and nonconventional mechanical ventilation Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRT) Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Pediatric trauma resuscitation concepts
Rapid assessment and intervention for pediatric emergency Peripheral intravenous access
Intraosseous access
EPIC
Cerner
Omnicell Automated Medication Dispensing System Pyxis Automated Medication Dispensing System CareFusion Alaris Infusion Systems
SigmaSpectrum Infusion Systems
CADD Infusion Systems
High reliability patient safety
Rapid Infusion system (Level I and Belmont) CVAD management
Vasoactive infusion management
Pediatric Trauma and Burns
Septic Shock Resuscitation


Special Skills and Knowledge Related to Nursing Education and Professional Development
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• Standardized patients (SP)
• human patient simulators (HPS)
• structured debriefing (good judgment, +Delta)
• Online & Blended Education using BlackBoard Learn
• HealthStream
• Collaborate
• Turn-it-In
• Kaltura
• Screencast-o-Matic
• Zoom Web-conferencing
• Voice Thread
• Adobe Spark
• Animoto
• ApprenNet
• Infographics • Voice Tools • Padlet
• Thinglink
• Prezi
• PollEverywhere
• TurningPoint
• eCoach
•Voki
• iHuman
• ShadowHealth
• Simulation Learning System (SLS)
• Laerdal Low, Medium and High Fidelity Mannequins
• CAE Healthcare medium and high fidelity mannequins • Gaumard Scientific High Fidelity Mannequins


PROFESSIONAL REFERNECES & CONTACT INFORMATION


Professional References
Jennifer Fencl, DNP, RN, CNS, CNOR
Executive Director of Nursing Education and Professional Practice
Cone Health
Greensboro, NC, USA [email protected]
Tammy Haithcox, MSN, RN-NIC
Director of Nursing – Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Emergency Department
Cone Health
Greensboro, NC, USA [email protected]
David Johnson Jr., MHA, BSN, RN, CPTC
Organ Services Supervisor
Carolina Donor Services Winston-Salem, NC, USA [email protected]
Gregory Ross, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatric ICU Anesthesia Wake Forest School of Medicine [email protected]


Contact Information
Nicholas P. Comeau, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPEN, TCRN, CPN 1822 Iron Horse Drive
Kernersville, NC 27284
Phone: 336.978.7277
E-Mail Address: [email protected]