Ashley Mayo
Durham
Summary
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse with extensive experience in critical care for post-operative patients. Proficient in ventilator management, medication administration, and high-tech equipment utilization. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient recovery rates and minimize hospital stays through effective care coordination. Recognized for strong communication skills and decisive action in high-pressure situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
Duke University Hospital
Durham
02.2023 - Current
- Admitted patients with aneurysms and dissections, heart and lung transplants, CABGs, valve repairs/ replacements, open chest, and other surgeries that came from the operating room
- Worked with oral intubations, tracheostomies, nasotracheal tubes, all types of mechanical ventilation regularly
- Managed medical devices such as CRRT, LVAD, IABP, Impella 5.5, and ECMO.
- Titrated vasoactive/inotropic and sedation medications
- In charge of interdisciplinary rounds with attendings, physicians, pharmacists, residents, and families
- Completed year long nurse residency program with evidence-based research
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Managed chest tubes, pacemakers, central lines, swan catheters, arterial lines, venous sheaths, foleys, transvenous pacemakers, epicardial pacemakers, etc.
- Monitored hemodynamically unstable patients and implemented appropriate interventions
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during difficult times.
- Responded swiftly in emergency situations related to cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Educated patients and their families about cardiothoracic conditions, treatments, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications.
- Conducted regular rounds on assigned patients to assess their physical condition, mental status, pain levels.
- Maintained accurate medical records on all assigned patients using the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Facilitated communication between family members and caregivers by providing updates on patient progress.
- Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies throughout the hospital environment.
- Assisted with pre-operative and post-operative care of patients undergoing cardiovascular surgeries.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as thoracentesis or percutaneous tracheostomy placement.
- Assessed patient's response to treatment interventions and reported changes promptly to physicians or other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Student Nurse Extern
DCH Regional Medical Center
Tuscaloosa
05.2022 - Current
- Managed 2-3 patients with a variety of critical health conditions
- Vocalized patient needs with other members of the healthcare team to provide well rounded interpersonal communication
- Assessed patients quickly, prioritized interventions, and identified changes in patient’s health status
Nurse Preceptor
DCH Medical Center
Tuscaloosa
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared new graduates and experienced nurses to provide high-quality care for cardiothoracic patients, and assisted in forming them into excellent nursing staff.
- Respond to questions promptly, and always be available to help the orientee find quality clinical experiences.
- Assisted in the development of competency-based skills checklists for newly hired nursing staff.
- Monitored the safety of patients during hands-on training sessions conducted with preceptees.
- Provided feedback to preceptees regarding their clinical decision making abilities.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among students.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Actively listened to questions posed by the preceptee in order to provide clear explanations or resources.
- Reviewed medical records with the precepters in order to ensure accuracy in documentation practices.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans for assigned cases.
- Created learning objectives and evaluation tools to assess progress of preceptees throughout the program.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills while providing direct patient care to preceptees.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Motivated nursing staff members by recognizing exemplary work performance within the unit or facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2022
Skills
- Patient assessment and hemodynamic monitoring
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Medication titration and electronic records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Infection control
- Emotional support
- Crisis intervention
- Condition assessment
- Wound care
- Emergency interventions
- Interpersonal communication
- Compassionate care
Certifications Licensure Skills
- National Council of Licensure Exam (NCLEX), when completed
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA, when completed
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- AHA, when completed
- Meditech, Electronic Medication Administration Record, Microsoft Office
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NCLEX
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
Duke University Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Nurse Preceptor
DCH Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
Student Nurse Extern
DCH Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama
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