Calvin Hobby
Bonnerdale
Summary
Critical care and flight nurse with over nine years of experience in diverse ICU settings, including cardiovascular, medical, surgical, and neuro units. Skilled in advanced airway management, ventilator support, vasoactive infusions, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Experienced in high-acuity transport and emergency response, with proven leadership as charge nurse, preceptor, and quality improvement participant. Committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care while pursuing advanced practice in nurse anesthesia.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse
Survival Flight
06.2025 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions during air transport for trauma and medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with flight crew to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety protocols.
- Managed comprehensive patient assessments to determine necessary medical interventions in-flight.
- Performed advanced airway management, including LMAs, endotracheal intubation, and surgical airways when indicated.
- Managed ventilators, invasive lines, blood products, and titratable drips in-flight.
- Collaborated with paramedics, pilots, and hospital teams to stabilize and transfer patients safely.
ICU/CVICU Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Vascular Access
National Park Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Provide high-acuity care in medical, surgical, cardiac, and cardiovascular ICU settings
- Serve as charge nurse and preceptor for new ICU staff
- Perform ultrasound guided vascular access
- Participate in QI initiatives, including sedation vacation protocols and dual nurse bedside handoff
ICU Travel Nurse
The Right Solutions & Other Agencies
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Completed travel assignments at Washington Regional Medical Center (Fayetteville, AR), Mercy Fort Smith (Fort Smith, AR), St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center (Russellville, AR), Hillcrest South (Tulsa, OK), Frederick Memorial Hospital (Frederick, MD), Swedish Medical Center – Cherry Hill (Seattle, WA), and Mountain Vista Medical Center (Mesa, AZ)
- Worked across multiple ICU specialties including cardiovascular, medical, surgical, and neuro ICUs
- Managed ventilators, titrated vasoactive drips, provided sedation, and cared for complex critically ill patients
- Adapted quickly to new hospital systems, workflows, and EMRs with minimal orientation
ICU Staff Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided care in multiple ICU specialties, including cardiac medical, surgical, and neuro ICUs
- Managed critically ill patients requiring ventilator support, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive medications
- Responded to codes and emergent situations, developing strong crisis management skills
- Supported and mentored new ICU nurses, building early leadership and teamwork abilities
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Arkansas State University
08.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05.2016
Organic Chemistry - CHEM 205
Doane University
Skills
- Expertise in advanced airway management
- Ventilator operation and monitoring
- Vasoactive infusion management
- Vascular access expertise
- Blood Product Administration
- Critical Care Transport & Scene Flight Stabilization
- Leadership, Precepting, and Team Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – June 2016–Present
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) – Expires 2028-05-31
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Expires 2027-03-31
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Expires 2026-08-31
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Expires 2027-06-30
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Expires 2027-06-30
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Expires 2026-08-31
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) – Expires 2029-06-30
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Survival Flight
06.2025 - Current
ICU/CVICU Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Vascular Access
National Park Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
The Right Solutions & Other Agencies
01.2019 - 05.2023
ICU Staff Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
07.2016 - 01.2019
Organic Chemistry - CHEM 205
Doane University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
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