Bincy Varghese

ECMO Specialist

• Executed management of patients on VA , VV , ProteK Duo , VAV, VAA, and KVAD ECMO configurations under the supervision of ECMO physicians, ensuring adherence to established ELSO ECMO protocols.
• Assisted with ECMO cannulation, ECPR, and other bedside and Cath- Lab procedures during emergencies.
• Maintained annual clinical competencies for ECMO specialists and nursing staff to uphold high standards oo care
• Maintained proficiency in devices such as CRRT, Impella devices, and IABP.
• Served as preceptor and mentor for new CVICU nurses and ECMO specialists in training.

CVICU Charge Nurse for a high acute 24 Bedded CVICU

XVIVO Nurse -Assist Surgeons in checking the viability of donor Lungs before transplantation .

CVICU Nurse (2019-2023)

• Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.

ECMO Specialist (2020-2023)

• Manage Extracorporeal Membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit to provide optimal cardiac and pulmonary support ,proficient with management of patient on VA ECMO AND VV ECMO
• Manage patient on Impella , IABP
• Executed ECMO therapy for patient population with Right sided stunning , cardiogenic and pulmonary contusions ( Post Trauma /accident ) , ARDS , COVID and Cardiogenic Shock under the supervision of ECMO physicians and APP's .
• Collaborated with Cath lab team, Emergency Department and Shock team to execute safe Cannulation strategy during ECPR by monitoring hemodynamic stability and adequate organ perfusion .

MICU/SICU Nurse

• Provided ICU - level care for critical Patients , adapting plans based on Acuity
• Led Emergency response and Interdisciplinary care planning
• Got trained on devices like IABP , CRRT , Arctic sun

ICU /TELE NURSE

• Coordinated patient care from Admission through discharge
• Performed wound care IV therapies
• Transition from Tele Nurse to ICU nurse in 2017

CVICU NURSE

• Supported in recovery after various cardiac surgical procedures , Heart transplants.
• Basic Bedside ECMO experience
• Managed acute cardiac emergencies in ICU setting