Andrea McIntyre RN-BSN CLNC

• Presidential Honors
• Dean's List [2021/2022]
• Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Phi Pi Chapter

• Dean's List [2014/2015]

• Educate and mentor LPN and ASN nursing students in medical-surgical, pathophysiology, and critical care content, preparing graduates for licensure and practice in high-acuity environments.
• Design and implement simulation-based clinical scenarios (e.g., post-MI, neuro disorders, shock, sepsis) that mirror real-world critical care and end-of-life decision-making.
• Evaluate student clinical judgment and provide detailed, actionable feedback to support competency in time-sensitive patient care.
• Foster strong interdisciplinary communication skills, patient advocacy, and ethical decision-making—critical in organ donation coordination.
• Consistently achieve high student pass rates and positive evaluations by integrating evidence-based teaching strategies such as flipped classrooms, case studies, and interactive reviews.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.