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Amelia Gerstung

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Dedicated, compassionate, and hard-working Critical Care Registered Nurse with three years of direct patient care experience. I am seeking the opportunity of being part of a rigorous anesthesia program.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel CVICU RN

MedSTAR Washington
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Managed patients with mechanical circulatory support devices, such as, Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Impellas, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps.
  • Titrated vasopressors, iontropes and sedation intravenous drugs. Assisted in rapid sequence intubations and bedside procedures.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for cardiac ICU patients.

Travel ICU RN

Johns Hopkins
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for post-operative surgical oncologic patients, who underwent Whipple's, tumor removal, free muscle flaps, laryngotomy/glossectomy patients.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the ICU setting.

Travel CVICU RN

Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for acute post-operative cardiovascular surgical patients (coronary artery bypass grafts, abdominal and thoracic aneurysms, mitral, tricuspid, aortic valve repair and replacement)
  • Responsible for managing bridge to therapy devices such as, Left Ventricular Devices, Impella, and Intra-Aortic Balloon pumps.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Travel CVICU RN

Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for patients admitted from the emergency room, catheterization lab (STEMIs, TAVRs), and operating room (open heart surgical patients).
  • Monitored patients receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Targeted Temperature Management (TTM).
  • Titration of vasopressors, iontropes, and sedation intravenous drugs. Assisted in rapid sequence intubations.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.

Registered Nurse

Ochsner Medical Center, Surgical/Cardiac ICU
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for acute post-surgical care of abdominal, cardiovascular, transplant, general, ENT, orthopedic, and vascular surgery patients.
  • Frequent monitoring, assessments, and titration of sedation and cardiac drips.
  • Maintenance and care of invasive hemodynamic lines including arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery catheter lines.
  • Care and monitoring of patients receiving advanced life supporting treatments including CRRT, Intra- Aortic Balloon Pumps, Impella, and LVADs.
  • Assists with medical emergencies while utilizing ACLS practice.

Education

Pre-Nursing -

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Bachelor Science of Nursing -

Chamberlain College of Nursing
New Orleans, LA
05.2021

Pre-Nursing -

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2017

High school diploma -

St. Mary’s Dominican High School
New Orleans, LA
05.2016

Skills

  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Health Promotion
  • Clinical judgment
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (compact state), 207177
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 08/01/2024
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 07/31/2024
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 11/13/2026
  • CCRN

References

  • Reginald Du, MD, Ochsner Medical Center, (469)-275-2586, erric.du@gmail.com
  • Carolanne Houghton, RN, IU Health Bloomington, (812)-361-7290, carolannejhoughton@gmail.com
  • Christine Kerne, BSN, RN, CCRN, Ochsner Medical Center, (504)-842-9760, ckerne@ochsner.org

Timeline

Travel CVICU RN

MedSTAR Washington
01.2024 - Current

Travel ICU RN

Johns Hopkins
09.2023 - 12.2023

Travel CVICU RN

Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023

Travel CVICU RN

Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse

Ochsner Medical Center, Surgical/Cardiac ICU
07.2021 - 09.2022

Pre-Nursing -

University of New Orleans

Bachelor Science of Nursing -

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Pre-Nursing -

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

High school diploma -

St. Mary’s Dominican High School

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