Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System
07.2017 - Current
Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill cardiovascular patients in a high-acuity ICU.
Cared for postoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) and complex cardiac surgery patients, ensuring optimal recovery through vigilant monitoring and intervention.
Ensure effective Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) management to stabilize patients with acute kidney injury. for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury.
Safely titrate vasoactive medications, sedatives, analgesics, and other critical care infusions.
Monitored hemodynamic status, swiftly recognizing and addressing critical changes to stabilize patient conditions.
Wean ventilator support according to established protocols and patient response.
Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Advocated for patients and families, delivering safe, compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs.
Prioritize patient care in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining excellent clinical judgment.
Nurse Extern
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System
05.2016 - 05.2017
Assisted registered nurses in delivering high-quality patient care in acute care setting.
Developed clinical skills in patient assessment, documentation, and communication to enhance patient interactions.
Supported patient safety initiatives to ensure safe care practices while preparing for transition into Registered Nurse role.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
05.2017
Skills
Cardiovascular ICU
Critical Care Nursing
CABG recovery
Renal replacement therapy
Ventilator management
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Medication Titration
Rapid Patient Assessment
Emergency Response
Critical Thinking
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Time Management
Patient Advocacy
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System
07.2017 - Current
Nurse Extern
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System
05.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
Henderson State University
Acknowledgements
Daisy Award- After numerous Daisy nominations, I was finally chosen to receive the Daisy award from a patient and his wife in July of 2025.
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