Ava ADAMS
Lebanon,OH
Summary
Registered Nurse with 1 year of experience in a busy MICU in downtown Dayton Ohio. Managed high acuity patients with effective time management and a proactive attitude. Eager to learn more skills related to hemodynamic monitoring devices and broaden a basis of cardiac ICU knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Dayton
03.2024 - Current
- Management of unstable post arrest patients and CHF exacerbations
- Swan-Ganz care and management requiring Q4H hemos and blood gases
- Emergent intubations, pronation and paralyzation with the respective management of NMB agents and BIS/TOF monitoring
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central/arterial line insertions
- Utilization of inotrope/vasopressor medications as well as antiarrhythmic and vasodilator medications
- Able to provide continuous renal replacement therapy for critical patients and the consequent hemodynamic monitoring considerations
- Maintained empathetic and holistic care with effective communication to better patient outcomes
Preceptorship
Kettering Health Dayton MICU
11.2023 - 11.2023
- One month following a Stat RN on the MICU
- Carried out nursing responsibilities under the supervision of the floor RNs on this unit
- Shadowed the assigned stat nurse to better understand BLS/ACLS protocols
- Involved in multiple code and soft code scenarios
- Offered crucial learning opportunities to become better prepared for advanced nursing capabilities
Nurse Extern
Kettering Health Dayton MICU
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Gained imperative nursing experience through the Kettering Health Nursing externship program
- 5 weeks in length on a medical ICU floor
- Precepted experience that allowed for monitored independent learning
- Improvement in IV placement, code recorder/assistant skills, and medication administration under nursing supervision
- Weekly classes with Kettering College nursing professors for extracurricular learning involving leadership skills, professional development, and workplace communication improvement
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Kettering Hospital Main Campus
05.2022 - 06.2022
- CNA Intern on an ICU step-down unit
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and ventilatory oral care.
- Q4 patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported comfort/safety with q2h turning for immobile patients; ambulatory aid when walking
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake
- Communicated patient's needs promptly to the respective nurse
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- CRRT
- Level 1 infuser
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills/attention to detail
- Vented patient management
- Swan-Ganz management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- End-of-life care
Accomplishments
- Nurse Navigator on current MICU Kettering Health Dayton unit for new ICU nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau– Nu Rho chapter– 2023
- Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society–2023
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses– active member since 2025
- Kettering Called to Care Award– 2023
- Max Christianson Nursing Scholar Award– 2023
- Union College Nursing Honors Scholarship 2021-2023
Affiliations
- ACLS, BLS, KHN CRRT
Education
Union College Nursing Program, Lincoln, NE
August 2021- December 2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA 3.9, Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Presidential Honors
Folsom Lake College, Folsom, CA
August 2019 - May 2021
Associate in Science Pre-Health Occupations, Graduated with Presidential Honors
Associate in Arts- Interdisciplinary Studies: Math and Science, Graduated with Highest Honors
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Dayton
03.2024 - Current
Preceptorship
Kettering Health Dayton MICU
11.2023 - 11.2023
Nurse Extern
Kettering Health Dayton MICU
05.2023 - 06.2023
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Kettering Hospital Main Campus
05.2022 - 06.2022
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