Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience specializing in cardiac care. Proven leader in managing complex patient cases and mentoring new staff. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and compassion. Successfully enhanced patient outcomes in the Cardiac Stepdown Unit through collaborative multidisciplinary care. Demonstrated success in managing and responding to rapidly changing conditions and addressing the concerns to ensure the highest health outcome.
● Provide care for complex cardiac patients, including those with heart failure, Left Ventricular Assistive Devices (LVADs), post-heart transplant, and adult congenital patients
● Serve as Charge Nurse, overseeing and managing unit operations, creating patient assignments, and collaborating on multidisciplinary care
● Serve as Preceptor to new graduates and experienced nurses, providing clinical education, mentorship and support in a clinical setting
● Collaborate closely with the cardiothoracic team to provide exceptional care for patients post open heart surgery, including patients recovering from Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABG), aortic dissections and valve replacement surgeries
● Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
● Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
● Essential of Critical Care Nursing (ECCO)
● Mechanical Circulatory Support- LVAD Competency