ALDRIN AMISTAD
32 N Grove St, Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Self-motivated, resourceful, and dedicated RN with over 6 years of cardiothoracic intensive critical care experience. Extensive experience in managing critically ill patients using titratable intensive care medications and invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Resourceful nurse who thrives in high-stress situations and is able to collaborate with healthcare team members to provide exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, USA
04.2019 - Current
- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Manhasset, NY
- Managed care for post-op patients with open heart surgeries such as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), valvular surgery (MVR/AVR/TAVR), type A/B dissections and aortic aneurysms, and heart/kidney/lung transplant.
- Provided meticulous care for centrally/peripherally cannulated veno-arterial and veno-venous ECMO patients.
- Proficient in EKG, arterial blood gas, invasive hemodynamic monitoring interpretation, and ventilation data for effective patient care intervention.
- Assists practitioners with bedside procedures such as intubation, Swan Ganz, central/arterial line insertions, chest tube placement, and cardioversions.
- Managed and provided care for critically ill patients with diagnoses including myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, sepsis, end-stage renal disease, and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
- Titration of ICU pressors, inotropes, and sedation during bedside procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, and colonoscopy.
- Charge nurse of 22-bed unit, overseeing 15-20 nurses. Responsibilities include navigating transfers and admissions, delegating nursing assignments, and precepting new graduate nurses in a critical care fellowship program.
Patient Care Associate
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, USA
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Telemetry Unit, Manhasset, NY
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as eating, ambulating, dressing, bathing, and grooming.
- Obtained skills such as phlebotomy, acquiring high-quality EKG, patient communication, and de-escalation strategies during 1:1 patient assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY01.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05-2016
Skills
- Intra-aortic balloon Pump
- Impella (55)
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Ultrasound-guided IV placement
- Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New York, 08/01/27, 766459
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/01/26
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 11/01/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/01/26
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification, AACN, 12/01/25
- Cardiac Surgery Certification, AACN, 4/30/2028
- Cardiac Medicine Certification, AACN, 2/29/2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Patient Care Associate
North Shore University Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
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