Abby Culbertson
DeBary
Summary
Compassionate and driven critical care registered nurse with experience providing evidence-based care in a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit at a Level II Trauma and teaching hospital. Demonstrates clinical excellence in the management of critically ill patients requiring advanced therapies, including mechanical ventilation, CRRT, targeted temperature management, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Committed to professional growth through academic achievement, leadership, and continued education, with the goal of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality anesthesia care.
Overview
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1
Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Halifax Health Medical Center
Daytona Beach
05.2025 - Current
- Provides comprehensive care to critically ill patients experiencing life threatening conditions including, but not limited to: septic shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multi-organ failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, post-cardiac arrest, and gastrointestinal bleeding on a 36-bed Medical ICU at a Level II Trauma Center.
- Manages and titrates vasoactive infusions, including vasopressors, analgesics, and sedatives to maintain hemodynamic stability and patient comfort.
- Competent in ultrasound-guided intravenous catheter placement.
- Manage and operate medical devices including CRRT, Temporary Transvenous Pacing (TVP), Mechanical Ventilation, and Targeted Temperature Management
- Precept new and experienced graduate nurses transitioning into critical care practice.
CRNA Shadow Experience
Halifax Health Medical Center
- 36 hours shadowing 3 CRNAs
- Observed anesthesia management during TAVR, renal angioplasty, and additional cardiovascular and general surgical procedures, with exposure to airway management, invasive monitoring, and anesthetic medication administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2025
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida, License Number: RN9685502
- American Heart Association - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- American Heart Association - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Accomplishments
- Halifax Health Nursing Shared Governance, MICU Representative
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Member
- University of Central Florida Student Nurses' Association (September 2023-May 2025)
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Halifax Health Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
CRNA Shadow Experience
Halifax Health Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida