Andrea Sund
Providence Village,TX
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with expertise in critical care and cardiovascular medicine, adept in utilizing advanced nursing technologies such as ECMO, Impella, and IABP. Proven ability to manage complex patient cases and lead team initiatives in high-pressure environments. Eager to contribute comprehensive clinical skills to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN – ICU
Texas Health Resources
08.2021 - Current
- Conducts timely and accurate assessments on critically ill patients, initiates appropriate interventions, and communicates plan of care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluates and anticipates changes in patient condition or disease process to manage and/or prevent emergencies or adverse event.
- Serves as a preceptor for the unit, orienting and ensuring that new employees are successful and competent.
- Initiates and maintains cardiac drips, inotropes, and pressors
- Experience with CABG recovery, CRRT, TTM, Impella, and IABP
- Superuser for TAVR Program, involved in NCAP, UBC and Staffing Effectiveness Committee.
RN-CVICU
Texas Health Resources
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Cares for CABG, AAA, TEVAR, FEVAR, and ECMO patients.
- Routinely manages devices such as Impella, CRRT, and IABP as well as working closely with ECMO Specialists to help manage ECMO.
- Proficient in managing cardiac drips, inotropes, and pressors.
- Assists in bedside procedures such as insertion of Swan Ganz, ECMO cannulation, artlines, and central lines.
RN - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Texas Health Resources
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Provide nursing care to patients with varied diagnoses including pre open heart, pacemakers/ICD’s, Afib, syncope, pre-post cardiac catheterization with and without a sheath, hyper-hypertension, CAD, AMI, GI bleeds, CHF, and chest pain
- Served as charge nurse for the unit, overseeing up to 8 nurses and 3 PCTs. Ensured there was excellent communication between the team and acted as a resource.
- Assist physicians with various bedside procedures
Education
MSN - AGACNP
University of Texas-Arlington
Arlington, TX07-2028
BSN -
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX12.2019
ADN -
North Texas Central College
Gainesville, TX05.2018
Skills
- Ventilator management
- ECMO Management
- CRRT
- Impella
- IABP
- ECG interpretation
Certification
- Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult), CCRN
- Registered Nurse, TX, 946528, 2027-02-01
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of up to 8 nurses as Charge Nurse on cardiac stepdown unit
- Achieved NCAP IV Designation
Electronic Skills
- Epic
- Meditech
Timeline
RN-CVICU
Texas Health Resources
06.2024 - 02.2025
RN – ICU
Texas Health Resources
08.2021 - Current
RN - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Texas Health Resources
07.2018 - 08.2021
MSN - AGACNP
University of Texas-Arlington
BSN -
Midwestern State University
ADN -
North Texas Central College