Registered Nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity cardiac and ICU step-down care. Proficient in managing complex patient conditions, administering advanced therapies, and leading emergency response efforts. Committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration for improved patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center
Casper
05.2025 - Current
Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill cardiac patients requiring continuous monitoring, advanced cardiovascular therapies, and ICU step-down level care.
Manage complex cardiovascular patients requiring continuous telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring.
Safely manage patient assignments ranging from 1:2 high-acuity ICU step-down patients to 1:5 progressive care patients, prioritizing care based on clinical condition.
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and rapidly recognize subtle signs of patient deterioration.
Administer and titrate vasoactive medications according to evidence-based protocols and provider orders.
Care for patients recovering from CABG, TAVR, SAVR, myocardial infarction, heart failure exacerbations, and complex dysrhythmias.
Monitor arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, vascular access sites, wound VAC systems, PCA pumps, and central venous access devices.
Manage respiratory support including BiPAP and CPAP.
Provide care for patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal utilizing the CIWA protocol.
Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and case management to ensure comprehensive patient treatment.
Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, procedures, and recovery.
Responded actively to Code Blue emergencies, assisting in life-saving measures.
Recorded Code Blue events during resuscitation efforts.
Responded to hospital-wide Code Heart activations.
Participated in STEMI, stroke, rapid response, and sepsis protocols.
Successfully floated to: Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department, Neurology, Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry.
Completed Banner Health's one-year Registered Nurse Residency Program emphasizing: Advanced clinical judgment, Critical thinking, Leadership, Evidence-based practice, Professional development.
Contributed to Pressure Injury Prevention Team by implementing strategies to improve patient outcomes related to pressure injuries.
Engaged with Pressure Injury/Skin Committee to develop and promote best practices, improving patient care quality.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Unit
Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center
Casper
12.2017 - 05.2025
Provided direct patient care for telemetry and progressive care patients, enhancing their recovery experience.
Monitored patient conditions and promptly communicated changes to nursing staff.
Supported patient mobility, hygiene, activities of daily living, and safety, contributing to overall patient well-being.
Acquired extensive cardiovascular knowledge while caring for complex acute care patients, improving patient care strategies.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Casper College
Casper, WY
05-2025
Skills
Cardiac Progressive Care
ICU Step-Down Nursing
High-Acuity Cardiac Nursing
Continuous Telemetry Monitoring
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
STEMI/NSTEMI Care
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Failure
Cardiogenic Shock
Sepsis Recognition
Stroke Care
Rapid Response
CABG
TAVR
SAVR
Temporary Epicardial Pacing Wires
Temporary Transvenous Pacemakers
Chest Tubes
Arterial Lines
Femoral Access Sites
Radial Access Sites
Brachial Access Sites
Popliteal Access Sites
Amiodarone
Nitroglycerin
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Diltiazem
Heparin
Insulin
Electrolyte Replacement
Continuous Cardiac Infusions
IV Antiarrhythmics
BiPAP
CPAP
PCA Pumps
Blood Product Administration
CIWA Alcohol Withdrawal Management
Central Line Care
Infection control protocols
Pressure Injury Prevention
Patient education
Cerner EMR
Critical Thinking
Clinical Judgment
Emergency Response
Leadership
Team Collaboration
Patient Advocacy
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
Adaptability
Excellent Communication
Compassionate Patient-Centered Care
Excellent Communication
Compassionate Patient-Centered Care
Certification
Active Wyoming Registered Nurse License
Active Wyoming Certified Nursing Assistant License
Active Michigan Registered Nurse License
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Accomplishments
Over 8 years of acute care experience within a large tertiary healthcare organization.
Successfully transitioned from CNA to Registered Nurse while remaining employed with Banner Health, demonstrating long-term dedication, leadership, and professional growth.
Active member of the hospital Code Blue Team, serving as responder and code recorder during cardiopulmonary emergencies.
Responded to hospital-wide 'Code Heart' activations, rapidly assessing and stabilizing patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome or chest pain emergencies.
Selected to serve on the Pressure Injury Prevention Team (PIPT) and Pressure Injury/Skin Committee, contributing to evidence-based quality improvement initiatives.
Successfully floated to ICU, Emergency Department, Neurology, Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry units while maintaining high-quality patient care across diverse clinical settings.
Personal Information
Relocation: Michigan
Title: RN, ADN
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
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