Anna Ewald
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate and skilled critical care nurse with a variety experience caring for critically-ill patients in a 21-bed Medical ICU and 29-bed Surgical Trauma ICU. Serve as a leader on the unit through committee involvement, charge nurse roles, and precepting roles. Enthusiastic about seeking the opportunity to advance education, leadership, and clinical scope through the CRNA role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse IV, Surgical Trauma ICU
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Provide excellent and safe nursing duties for critically ill trauma, neurosurgery, transplant, orthopedic, surgical oncology, and general surgery patients
- Perform bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and bedside OR as needed.
- Provide pre/post-operative care for unit population by communicating handoff with CRNA's, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and resuscitating patients adequately
- Hold leadership roles such as charge nurse and nurse preceptor
- Actively participate in continuing education opportunities to include unit education council member, present service line journal articles to peers, initiation and implementation of hot debrief tool following critical/emergent situations
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Managed critical situations by recognizing changes in patient's condition or response to treatment promptly.
- Performed advanced cardiac life support procedures such as intubation and chest compressions.
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
- Identified potential problems that may arise during the course of treatment and took corrective action immediately.
Student Nurse
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, MD
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted with admission, transfer and discharge procedures for patients.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from other staff members.
- Implemented infection control measures including hand hygiene protocols.
- Utilized appropriate communication methods when interacting with colleagues, supervisors or patients.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as vital sign measurements, blood draws and specimen collection.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding the best course of action for each individual patient.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC08-2017
Skills
- Treatment Coordination
- Patient Examination
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Improvement
- Team Supervision
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Ventilator Management
- Emergency Interventions
Certification
- Registered Nurse, North Carolina Board of Nursing, License #331112, Expires: 6/30/2024
- Advanced Care Life Support, American Heart Association, Expires 05/2025
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Expires 5/2025
- CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse IV, Surgical Trauma ICU
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
02.2021 - 10.2022
Student Nurse
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia