Alexa Kaschinske
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Mattei Cardiothoracic ICU
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte
10.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care for post cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG, valve replacements/repairs, aortic aneurysm repairs, VAD implantations, heart transplants, and thoracotomies.
- Technical competence in managing and troubleshooting various medical equipment and devices, including but not limited to: Left Ventricular Assist Device: Heartmate II and III, Impella CP/ 5.5/ RP, Centrimag Right Ventricular Assist Device, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, NxStage CRRT.
- Ability to critically think and interpret data to manage complex conditions using invasive hemodynamic monitoring with a Swan-Ganz CCO and arterial blood pressure.
- Managed administration and titrations of various inotropic and vasoactive medications to maintain optimal hemodynamic values.
- Mentored both new graduate and experienced nurses as a preceptor. Provided feedback and weekly reviews to trend progress and provide support through the orientation process.
- Supported staff to ensure proper and safe staffing assignments in the charge nurse role.
- Provided clinical support and assisted in troubleshooting various devices, monitors, and IV pump alarms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to manage patient flow when accepting surgical admissions and transferring patients to step down units as appropriate.
- Involvement in unit committees, including serving as LVAD superuser and being an active participant in the peer interview committee.
Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit/Telemetry Unit
Holland Hospital
Holland
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Cared for a patient population that had a variety of illnesses including respiratory complications, cardiac issues, sepsis, and neurological.
- Managed care of multiple critical patients that required ventilator support and titratable intravenous medications.
- Provided close monitoring, frequent assessments, and implemented nursing care plans for up to 2 patients in the intensive care unit and up to 5 patients on the telemetry unit.
- Collaborated and communicated pertinent information with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and families to provide individualized care and optimize outcomes.
- Developed leadership roles in a clinical setting by precepting both new graduates and nursing students, as well as management and organization of the unit as charge nurse.
Patient Care Technician
Metro Health-University of Michigan Health
Wyoming
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed prioritization, time management, and bedside manner to provide care for patients per shift.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to optimize treatment planning and care.
- Collected vitals and biological samples to support diagnostic plans and ongoing assessment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04-2021
Certifications Licensures Professional Affiliations
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Cardiac Surgery Unit-Advanced Life Support (CSU-ALS) Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Registered Professional Nurse
- Michigan, 4704375679, 06/21, Present
- North Carolina, 362038, 10/23, Present
Volunteer Experience Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurse, Member, 02/23, Present
- Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids, Volunteer, 09/20, 12/22, Led the after-school fitness program monthly., Assisted children with homework., Served meals and organized activities.
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Volunteer, 10/25, Present, Assist in packing senior meals., Pack backpacks for meals for children.
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Mattei Cardiothoracic ICU
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit/Telemetry Unit
Holland Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2023
Patient Care Technician
Metro Health-University of Michigan Health
04.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University