Caitlin Kochan
Herrin,IL
Summary
Developed critical care skills within high-pressure medical environment, focusing on patient assessment and advanced life support. Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations with calm and precision. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can drive positive outcomes and innovative solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCU Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Provide bedside care to Heart Failure patients or patients with Heart issues in a 15 bed ICU.
- Titrating medications for blood pressure control or for inotropic support.
- Collaboratively managed the ventilatory support for patients on advanced ventilatory modes and implemented weaning base protocols.
- Delivered specialize postoperative care following surgeries such as RHC/LHC or getting IABP/Impella and monitoring for surgical complications such as bleeding, arrhythmias or infections.
- Managed all levels of critically ill patients which include: Hemodynamic monitoring, Electrolyte management, Swan Ganz Catheter management, ABG analysis, IABP and Impella management, Nxstage and Prisma flex management, LVAD, and Transcutaneous pacing.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, providing guidance on best practices within the CCU setting while enhancing overall team performance.
ICU Nurse
SIH-Herrin Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Provide bedside care to adults who are in need of critical care to have continuous monitoring of symptoms.
- Assess and monitor patients with a 1:2 ratio in a 8 bed ICU.
- Participate with speech therapy, occupational health and the doctors to ensure the best care for each patient.
- Administered medications for BP, Heart irregularities and dealing with ventilated patients.
- Manage Nxstage and ventilated patients on high support of oxygen.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
Education
Bachelor - Science Nursing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08.2023
Skills
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Telemetry interpretation
- Ventilator management
Licenses
- Missouri
- Illinois
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN, CCRN
Certification
- CCRN, Current
- ACLS, Current
- BLS, Current
Leadership Experience
Magnet Champion Committee, Current
This Committee allows me to help healthcare within the hospital I work. We improve outcomes for the patient, organization and nursing one step at a time. We will identify potential problems, promote new quality evidence based practices, and provide best actions for the nursing services
Timeline
CCU Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2024 - Current
ICU Nurse
SIH-Herrin Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor - Science Nursing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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