Daniel Stilwell
BSN, RN
Registered Nurse · Medical/Neuro ICU
Baystate Medical Center · Springfield, MA
I’m an ICU nurse at Baystate, a Level 1 trauma center serving western Massachusetts’ highest-acuity patients, where I’m working toward a career in nurse anesthesia. I previously worked in Baystate’s Heart & Vascular OR and in several ICU support roles, and I’m especially focused on diving deeper into hemodynamics, pharmacology, and cardiac physiology.
Clinical Experience
Registered Nurse · Medical/Neuro ICU
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
October 2026–Present
Medical and neurological critical care at a Level I trauma center.Heart & Vascular Operating Room Assistant
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
June 2024 - October 2026
Supported high acuity Heart & Vascular Operations including CABG, AAA repair, Valve replacement.Patient Care Tech II · Heart/Vascular & Surg/Trauma ICU
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
September 2023 – June 2024
Supported nurses of patients with acute traumatic injuries.Certified Nursing Assistant · Medical/Surgical ICU
Saint Francis Medical Center
Hartford, CT
December 2022 - August 2023
Supported nurses with critical post-op patients and various ICU level medical conditions.
50+ Code Blue responses across critical care and perioperative support roles.
Anesthesia Exposure
CRNA Shadowing
Baystate Medical Center · Springfield, MA
8 hours · Ongoing
Observed anesthesia care with several CRNAs in Baystate Medical Center’s main operating room.Cardiac Anesthesiologist Shadowing
Baystate Medical Center · Springfield, MA
50+ hours · Ongoing
Observed cardiac anesthesia care during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and complex valve replacement procedures.Exposure included hemodynamic monitoring and anesthetic medication decisions, with a learning focus on cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology, and hemodynamic management.Shadowed the division chief of cardiac anesthesia and two senior cardiac anesthesiologists.
Leadership
Founding President · Student Nurses’ Association
Arizona College of Nursing · East Hartford, CT
February–August 2026Founded and led a 55-member chapter following more than a year of preparation. Developed chapter bylaws, established the officer structure, coordinated meetings and elections, and helped the chapter achieve NSNA constituency status.Supported the transition to incoming officers before graduation to maintain continuity of chapter leadership.NSNA Leadership University Honor Society
Inducted August 2026Patient Transportation · Dispatch and Staff Training
Saint Francis Hospital · Hartford, CT
October 2021–December 2022Coordinated hospital-wide patient transport attendants through Epic and trained new transportation employees. Recognized as transportation department Employee of the Month on multiple occasions.Security Site Supervisor
Allied Universal · Simsbury, CT
May 2017–September 2019Managed a team of eight security officers, interviewed and trained employees, and conducted performance reviews with coaching as needed. Coordinated with facility management, engineering, and environmental health and safety teams, including EMS and law enforcement during crises.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing · East Hartford, CT
Graduated August 2026Magna Cum Laude
Dean’s List · Seven recognitions
Licensure
Registered Nurse · Massachusetts
Active licenseBasic Life Support (BLS)
Active CertificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Active Certification
Professional Development
Nurse Residency Program
Baystate Medical Center · Springfield, MA
October 2026–October 2027 · In progressStructured professional development combining clinical instruction with a unit preceptor and nurse educator, classroom seminars, and skills and simulation sessions. Supports my transition into Medical/Neuro ICU nursing practice.Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO)
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
October 2026–Present · In progressOnline, evidence-based critical care coursework undertaken as part of Baystate’s ICU orientation. Covers assessment of critically ill patients, prioritization of interventions, prevention of complications, and evaluation of patient responses to treatment.
Professional Memberships
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
RN–APRN MemberAmerican Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
MemberSociety of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
MemberAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
Member
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