Anthony Horn
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Highly skilled nursing professional with extensive experience in cardiovascular critical care nursing. Adept at patient assessment, advanced cardiac life support, and patient-centered care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and result-driven with expertise in cardio-thoracic surgery nursing, hemodynamic monitoring, and mechanical cardiovascular support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse
Novant Health - New Hanover Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Provide expert care to critically ill patients, including those recovering from open-heart and vascular surgeries, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures, and managing complex cases of cardiogenic shock, congestive heart failure (CHF), acute respiratory failure, and stroke.
- Perform thorough assessments using advanced invasive monitoring techniques to deliver timely, evidence-based interventions tailored to patient needs.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, utilizing advanced invasive monitoring techniques to ensure prompt, evidence-based interventions
- Manage complex cases involving mechanical ventilation, Swan-Ganz catheter, IABP, Impella, ECMO, CRRT.
- Administer and manage vasoactive drugs, sedation, analgesia, and inotropes, ensuring precise titration to achieve desired hemodynamic outcomes
- Lead the CVICU team as a charge nurse, overseeing unit operations, staffing, patient care coordination, and adherence to clinical protocols
Cardiovascular Medical-Surgical Nurse
Novant Health - New Hanover Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided comprehensive care to post-operative cardiovascular patients, including those recovering from complex thoracic and vascular surgeries
- Managed and monitored patients with CHF, post-cardiac catheterization, and pacemaker implantation, contributing to reduced post-operative complications
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Novant Health - New Hanover Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Delivered complex care for patients primarily with chronic kidney diseases; proficient in CAPD and CCPD, ensuring optimal dialysis outcomes and patient comfort
Care Team Specialist
New Hanover Medical Group
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with medical providers to review electronic charts and generate care gap reports, enhancing patient care delivery and outcomes
Healthcare Specialist
NC Army National Guard
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Ensured medical readiness for military personnel through comprehensive health assessments, vaccinations, and record maintenance
Healthcare Specialist
US Army
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided direct medical support to over 150 soldiers, performing screenings, assessments, and administering medical interventions in ambulatory and combat settings
- Expertise in Tactical Combat Casualty Care and coordinating Medical Evacuations in hostile environments, contributing to unit readiness and soldier survival
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of North Carolina – Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina – Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2018
Skills
- Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Critical Care Nursing
- Leadership and Team Coordination
- Mechanical Cardiovascular Support
- Patient-Centered Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Management
Certification
- CCRN
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Timeline
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse
Novant Health - New Hanover Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Cardiovascular Medical-Surgical Nurse
Novant Health - New Hanover Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 01.2022
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Novant Health - New Hanover Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 02.2020
Care Team Specialist
New Hanover Medical Group
06.2017 - 07.2018
Healthcare Specialist
NC Army National Guard
02.2014 - 12.2015
Healthcare Specialist
US Army
02.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina – Wilmington
- CCRN
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of North Carolina – Wilmington
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