Annie Knight

• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Delivered outstanding patient care in cardiac-thoracic ,organ transplant, medical and surgical critical care units.

• Worked throughout the country with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
• Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
• Delivered outstanding patient care in cardiac, thoracic, organ transplant, medical and surgical critical care units.

• Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
• Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
• Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
• Delivered outstanding patient care in cardiac, thoracic, burn, and trauma critical care units.

Managed care for 13 bed pre and post operative burn patients (adults and pediatrics),as well as patients requiring intensive cardiovascular, neuro, trauma, and coronary care. Since my interim, BICU has a complete core of twelve full time staff members along with six PRN staff members. Average daily unit census currently at six patients. I have implemented an orientation and educational performance curriculum to be completed by each new hire. The staff has embraced the "team" concept to promote unit stability, cohesiveness and excellent patient care.

• Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
• Managed team of 69 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees

• Managed care for pre and post care of patients having cardiac-thoracic surgeries and/or procedures (CVICU/CVR). Also provided acute care for trauma, medical and surgical care (SICU/MICU).
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships

Managed clinical oversight for 250-bed correctional facility. Supervised ancillary staff of 15 nurses. Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems (MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia. Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA’s), to identify performance areas for improvement.

Traveled throughout California on assignments caring for patients in CCU, ICU, and CVS

Preceptor and clinical lead for 8 bed CVS unit. Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.

• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care

Provided home care to patients with chronic health problems (HTN, Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, CHF. Assessed patients and documented patient histories.

Charge nurse of 44-bed orthopedic unit.

Provided courteous, friendly service for customers receiving dry cleaned garments. Processed nightly reports and deposits.