Ann-Marie Haughton BSN, RN, CCRN
Fort Washington,MD
Summary
Quick thinking critical care nurse with 4+ years in the CVICU at a level 1 trauma facility managing hemodynamically unstable patients requiring advanced cardiac devices and numerous titratable vasoactive infusions. A change agent fostering a supportive environment that empowers nurses to feel confident and equipped to deliver high-quality patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse/CVICU
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
04.2021 - Current
- Provide sensible care to patients in the immediate postoperative period after heart transplant, cardiac device insertion, valve replacements and CABGs
- Manage critically ill patients in various stages of shock on numerous pressors, inotropes, sedation and paralytics.
- Provide education to unit's nurses on the importance of and the steps to safely wean sedation and extubating patients after cardiac surgery.
- Recovered from the OR patients with a new LVAD and new right ventricular failure
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to manage patients with ARDS and other respiratory ailments requiring mechanical ventilation.
Staff Nurse\Medical Surgical Unit
Adventist Fort Wahington Medical Center
Fort Washington, MD
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Delivered safe, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population
- Administered medications, treatments and safely monitored for adverse reactions and other side effects
- Served as a mentor to new graduate nurses.
- Worked collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide safe and compassionate care to patients.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CaliforniaNo Degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD12-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD12-2017
Skills
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz, arterial lines)
- Mechanical Circulatory Support (IABP, Impella, ECMO, RVAD)
- Immediate post-operative cardiac surgery care
Timeline
Staff Nurse/CVICU
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
04.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse\Medical Surgical Unit
Adventist Fort Wahington Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2022
No Degree - Nursing
University of California, San Diego
No Degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prince George's Community College
LIcensure/Certification
- Registered Nurse License - Compact
- CCRN
- Cardiac Surgery Certification (pending)
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Certification
Hospital Involvement
Mortality Committee (Hospital wide)
EI&D Pride in Health subcommittee member
Memberships
AANA
Maryland Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA)