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Lockport

Summary

Dedicated and skilled Critical Care RN with specialized experience delivering exceptional care to patients in a Neurosurgical ICU. Proficient in managing complex neurological conditions through utilization of advanced monitoring technologies and administration of critical medications. Known for providing exceptional emotional support to patients and their families in high-stress situations. Adept in critical thinking, attention to detail, and committed to fostering a safe and healing environment. Professional, experienced leader with a strong background in multidisciplinary collaboration and teamwork.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse; Neurosurgical ICU

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Neurological Assessments and Monitoring

Expertise in performing comprehensive neurological assessments and ICP monitoring


  • Post Surgical Care

Adept in caring for patients post craniotomy/craniectomy, spinal repair, angiogram, and various other neurologic-based procedures


  • Critical Care Management

Hemodynamic monitoring and administration and -titration of various vasoactive drugs;

Care of ventilated and sedated patients;

Working interdisciplinary to coordinate and manage care of critically ill patients


  • Cared for patients with various neurological disorders including but not limited to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, aneurysm ruptures and repairs, vascular malformations, pre and post angiogram therapies, tPA administration, and spinal cord repairs


  • Assisted in the procedures of neurosurgical drain installations with expertise in management of IRRAFlow, Lumbar, and External Ventricular Drains

SERGEANT

U.S. Army
01.2013 - 04.2020
  • Company Overview: Military organization responsible for land-based military operations
  • Utilized strong communication skills to effectively disseminate orders and instructions among the unit members
  • Facilitated collaboration between various departments within the organization in order to achieve common goals
  • Supervised, planned, and operated digital-based still, video, and audio equipment to document both combat and non-combat Military operations world-wide
  • Engaged in numerous operations under high-stress resulting in 100% mission success
  • Served as section leader responsible for accountability of personnel, quality of work, and day-to-day operations
  • Produced historical documentation reaching the global span in support of numerous Presidential operations
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive training plans for new recruits, increasing their overall readiness levels
  • Military organization responsible for land-based military operations

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) -

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
12-2023

Children, Youth, And Family Services - Clinical Psychology

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01-2017

Combat Care of Wounded Soldiers

Combat Life Saver
U.S. Army
07-2015

Combat Documentation And Production

Defense Information School
Fort George G Meade, MD
01-2013

Skills

  • Emergency response / Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Critical thinking
  • Intravenous drug titration
  • Sedation management
  • Invasive neurological monitoring
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Empathetic and compassionate care

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse; Neurosurgical ICU

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
01.2024 - Current

SERGEANT

U.S. Army
01.2013 - 04.2020

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) -

Erie Community College

Children, Youth, And Family Services - Clinical Psychology

Pennsylvania State University

Combat Care of Wounded Soldiers

Combat Life Saver

Combat Documentation And Production

Defense Information School
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