Aric Anderson
Sharpsburg,GA
Summary
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit-ECMO nurse seeking a Cardiac Cath lab position to expand my nursing education, skills and knowledge with the purpose to provide a platform to practice patient and family centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular ICU RN
St Francis Hospital
Columbus, Georgia
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Medical, Surgical and Cardiac surgery ICU patients.
- Aided the Hospital system by providing ultrasound guided IV placement during night shifts.
- Assisted CVICU unit manager in developing new practices for providing evidence based practice.
- Managed care of patients on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Intra-Aortic Ballon pump, and Impella devices.
Charge Nurse, Cardiac ICU
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Charge Nurse for 31 Bed Cardiac ICU, performed audits, made staff assignments and served as resource for nursing staff.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and precepting newly hired employees.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Training on equipment including CRRT, LVAD, Intra-aortic balloon pump, impella, and Adult ECMO
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve and optimize patient conditions per protocol or physician order
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan , Georgia
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Maintained safety precautions with all patients
- Communicated patient status updates and changes utilizing SBAR handoff
- Assisted with patient care of varying levels of acuity including patients with, stroke, head trauma, cardiac, and orthopedic complications across multiple units including Intensive Care, Intermediate Care and Medical Surgical Units
- Partnered with teams of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients including communication with appropriate staff regarding patient status changes and needs
- Performed and documented vital signs, glucose testing and fluid intake and output levels along with activities of daily living
- Utilized infection control standards in accordance with hospital policy
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Atlanta, Georgia2018
Skills
- ECMO certified
- Ventilator care
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Staff Development, Precepting, Leadership roles
Accomplishments
- Piedmont Healthcare System Wide Employee of the Month for January 2015
- Member of the Piedmont Healthcare Wellness Committee
- Presenter For the CVICU Nursing Grand Rounds
- Member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Preceptor
- Relief Charge Nurse
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association-Expires 9/2021
- ACLS Certification through American Heart Association-Expires 7/2020
- ECMO Registered Nurse
- George Washington University Emergency Preparedness Certification
- World Health Organization Vaccine Safety Basics Certification
- Pending CCRN certification-Test date to be determined.
References
- List of references available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiovascular ICU RN
St Francis Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse, Cardiac ICU
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
03.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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