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Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Thomas West
07.2023 - Current
Hi, I’m
Andrea McIntyre RN-BSN CLNC
Registered Nurse
Joelton ,TN
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Summary
Caring Nurse (of 10 years) with 6 years of experience in Critical Care and a dedication to best-in-class patient services through effective critical care planning and management. Trained in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, Foundations of Critical Care Nursing I & II, and designing individualized care plans and educating patients for success.
Proven leader with great multitasking skills and a fantastic eye for detail. Driven with empathy and compassion and a yearning for continued learning with evidence based practice and nursing research.
Passion for Precepting new RNs in the field of nursing by providing a safe, supportive, and understanding learning environment while new grads or new nurses to the specialty develop their knowledge and skills.
Education
Chamberlain UniversityDowners Grove, IL
Bachelor of Science from Registered Nurse
02.2021 - 03.2022
University Overview
- Presidential Honors
- Dean's List [2021/2022]
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Phi Pi Chapter
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community CollegeCloquet, MN
Associate of Science from Registered Nurse
08.2013 - 05.2015
University Overview
- Dean's List [2014/2015]
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community CollegeCloquet, MN
Associate of Arts
01.2010 - 12.2012
Legal Nurse.com Texas
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant from Legal Studies in Medical Practice
12.2022 - Current
Work History
Ascension St. Thomas West Nashville, TN, TN
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Nashville General Hospital at MeharryNashville, TN
ICU Travel Nurse
01.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN
Critical Care Float Pool RN
06.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Delivered exceptional, culturally-appropriate care to patients and families on multiple specialty units.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
TriStar Ashland CityAshland City , Tennessee
ER Nurse
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Mayo HospitalJacksonville, FL
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
10.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Worked closely with Interdisciplinary teams on a 22 bed Medical/ Kidney/ Liver transplant ICU
- CRRT/ MARs/ Bronch's/ Vented patients/ Wound Vacs/ Transplants etc.
- Worked with EPIC charting system/ Soft ID lab/ Baxter Pumps
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Mayo HospitalJacksonville, FL
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
02.2021 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Worked closely with multiple specialties and interdisciplinary teams in a 26 Bed Surgical/ Heart & Lung Transplant ICU.
- ECMO/ Impella/ Pacemakers/ Lvads/ ICP monitoring/ Artline monitoring/ CVP monitoring/ Ventricular Drains/ Chest Tubes, etc.
- Worked with EPIC charting system/ Soft ID for Labs/ Baxter pumps
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Mayo HospitalRochester, MN
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
10.2020 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Worked closely in 18 bed Neurological ICU with many specialties in a teaching hospital.
- EPIC charting system/ Soft ID for Labs/ Baxter IV pumps.
- Ventricular Drains, ICP monitoring, TPA & TNK administration, Craniotomy and craniectomy care, buhr holes, head trauma, stroke care, NIHSS, etc.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital Cloquet, MN
Operating Room/ PACU RN
09.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
St. Lukes Hospital Duluth, MN
ICU Staff Nurse
04.2018 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Worked as a staff nurse in a 26 bed open ICU with multiple interdisciplinary teams and local MD's from different areas in the community.
- Multiple critical care diagnosis from CHF/CKD, to CABG impella's and balloon pumps, to stroke and neuro care, to abdominal surgeries, and multiple traumas.
- Meditech & Meditech Expanse Charting/ CRRT Prismaflex/ Alaris and Baxter IV pumps/ Soft ID for labs.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Mayo Clinic Health SystemRed Wing, MN
ICU/ MSP Staff Nurse
03.2017 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Inter-faith Care CenterCarlton, MN
RN Supervisor
07.2015 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Inter-faith Care CenterCarlton, MN
LPN
08.2014 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Inter-faith Care CenterCarlton, MN
Certified Nursing Assistant
08.2009 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Skills
- Central Lines
- Arterial Lines
- CRRT
- Telemetry
- Titratible Medications
- Ventricular Drains
- ICP monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Medical Equipment Setup & Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Honest and Ethical
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Documentation and Reporting
- Pain Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Reliable and Responsible
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Emergency Interventions
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Detail-Oriented
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Emotional Support
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Self Starter
- Medical Report Writing
- Evidence based practice & Research
Certification
- ACLS Certification - 2017-2024
- PALS Certification- 2017-2024
- BLS Certification- 2017-2024
- NIHSS Certification- 2019-2024
- TNCC Certification- 2017-2022
Software
Cerner
Meditech
Meditech Expanse
Paragon
Point Click Care
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
G Suit
Teams
Zoom Meetings
Timeline
ICU Travel Nurse
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry
01.2023 - 05.2023
Legal Nurse.com
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant from Legal Studies in Medical Practice
12.2022 - Current
ER Nurse
TriStar Ashland City
07.2022 - Current
Critical Care Float Pool RN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2022
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Mayo Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2022
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Registered Nurse
02.2021 - 03.2022
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Mayo Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2021
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Mayo Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2021
Operating Room/ PACU RN
Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2021
ICU Staff Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
04.2018 - 10.2021
ICU/ MSP Staff Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2017 - 04.2019
RN Supervisor
Inter-faith Care Center
07.2015 - 12.2017
LPN
Inter-faith Care Center
08.2014 - 07.2015
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Associate of Science from Registered Nurse
08.2013 - 05.2015
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Associate of Arts
01.2010 - 12.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inter-faith Care Center
08.2009 - 08.2014
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