Aresha McDade
Atlanta
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Manager with 20+ years of clinical experience in critical care. Proven ability to drive exceptional patient outcomes through strategic planning, operational excellence, and a culture of collaboration. Committed to advancing organizational effectiveness by developing high-performing teams, and implementing innovative care practices that enhance quality and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Manager
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta
12.2024 - Current
- Directed operations for a high-acuity ICU unit with 180+ team members, ensuring clinical excellence and staff engagement in a fast-paced environment.
- Achieved 60% reduction in CAUTIs and CLABSIs through targeted infection-prevention strategies and process improvements.
- Identified BMT population within ICU census to implement tailored protocols, significantly lowering HAIs.
- Reduced hospital-acquired pressure injuries by 25% by introducing a dedicated turn team and leadership-led compliance rounding every two hours.
- Elevated HCAHPS scores from 64% to 72.9%, driving measurable improvements in patient experience.
- Instituted Quarterly State of the Unit forums to strengthen transparency, foster dialogue, and address staff concerns directly with leadership.
- Partnered with Cardiology and adjacent units (2NE/2E) to enhance interdepartmental collaboration and streamline communication.
- Designed and implemented competency frameworks and job standards for ICU Service Coordinator and Rapid Response Coordinator roles, reinforcing accountability and performance.
ICU Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Supervised clinical staff to ensure compliance with hospital protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams effectively.
ICU Staff Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors; recognized arrhythmias and initiated corrective measures when necessary.
Staff Nurse
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Virginia Beach
08.2011 - 05.2019
- Served as staff nurse, preceptor, and relief charge for a 16-bed ICU, ensuring seamless operations and team readiness.
- Member of the Medical Response Team, providing rapid, expert intervention during critical events.
- Chaired ICU Partnership Committee for two years, strengthening collaboration and driving unit-level improvements.
- Monitored cardiac systems and provided advanced hemodynamic oversight for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians and advanced practice providers with complex procedures, including central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements.
- Delivered comprehensive care for patients requiring ventilators, CRRT, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapies.
- Expertly managed high-risk medication drips, including vasopressors, sedatives, antiarrhythmics, and other critical infusions to stabilize patient conditions.
Staff Nurse
Sentara Bayside Hospital
Virginia Beach
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Served as staff nurse and Medical Response Team member in a 14-bed ICU, delivering high-quality care in critical situations.
- Monitored and managed complex, critically ill patients requiring advanced interventions and continuous assessment.
- Played a key role on the Princess Anne Move Committee, ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of ICU patients to the new intensive care unit at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital.
Staff Nurse
Centra Southside Community Hospital
Farmville
05.2003 - 08.2010
- Served as a staff nurse, rapid response team member, and charge nurse on the night shift for a 6-bed unit.
- Monitored and managed critically ill patients.
- Chairperson of the Restraint Committee.
- Served as staff nurse, rapid response team member, and night-shift charge nurse for a 6-bed ICU, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Monitored and managed critically ill patients requiring advanced interventions and continuous assessment.
- Acted as preceptor, mentoring new nurses and supporting professional development.
- Chaired the Restraint Committee, leading policy compliance and best-practice initiatives to enhance patient safety.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (Nurse Executive)
Walden University
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01.2011
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA01.2003
Skills
- Infection prevention
- Clinical operations management
- Critical care expertise
- Patient safety protocols
- Performance improvement
- Interdepartmental collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
ICU Manager
Northside Hospital Atlanta
12.2024 - Current
ICU Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital Atlanta
04.2021 - 12.2024
ICU Staff Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2019 - 04.2021
Staff Nurse
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
08.2011 - 05.2019
Staff Nurse
Sentara Bayside Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2011
Staff Nurse
Centra Southside Community Hospital
05.2003 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Nursing (Nurse Executive)
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Old Dominion University
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College