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Bailey Ward

Brecksville,OH

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cardiothoracic Transplant ICU Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland , OH
07.2025 - Current
  • Monitored 12-bed unit, delivering immediate care for post-operative heart and lung transplant patients to ensure optimal recovery.
  • Managed vasoactive drips, supported hemodynamic stability, and maintained mechanical ventilation.
  • Cared for critically ill patients with advanced mechanical support, including IABPs, LVADs, Impella, and ECMO, enhancing patient stabilization.
  • Led the nursing team as charge nurse, trained new nurses, and actively delivering transplant education to caregivers.

Cleveland Clinic RN Externship

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland , OH
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Administered medications and monitored reactions under clinic protocols
  • Ensured documentation compliance with established protocols and regulations.
  • Facilitated clear communication among team members to enhance patient outcomes.

Education

Nursing

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05-2025

Skills

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2029
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10/31/2025 - 10/2027
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) 06/17/2026 - 06/20/2028
  • IABP, LVAD, Impella, and ECMO certified through the Cleveland Clinic
  • Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Certification

Extracurriculars

  • J54 Unit Council Member

Discussion and revolution of unit specific issues in collaboration with management and unit nurses. 

  • CVICU Shared Governance

Practice related decision making in collaboration with CVICU clinical nurses. Side by side decision making about nursing practice, clinical workflows, and CVICU operations. 

  • J54 Transplant Educator

Monthly transplant education poster boards in regards to heart and lung transplants, transplant rejection, and life post transplant.

Timeline

Cardiothoracic Transplant ICU Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
07.2025 - Current

Cleveland Clinic RN Externship

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
05.2024 - 08.2024

Nursing

Kent State University
Bailey Ward