Calvin Schramm
Atlanta ,GA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive CVICU experience at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, excelling in advanced cardiac life support and critical care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective collaboration. Skilled in managing complex medical equipment and delivering compassionate care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Caring for patients with machines commonly seen in the CVICU such as a Swan Ganz catheter, Ventilator, IABP, LVAD, RVAD, Impella, central venous catheters, CRRT, arterial lines, chest tubes, pacing wires, ECMO with perfusion, and understanding different modalities of the machines, why a patient would benefit from it, possible complications of the device, and troubleshooting the device
- Effectively collaborated with healthcare professionals to achieve patient safety, and maintain patient centered care.
- Understanding the pathophysiology behind common issues in the CVICU such as heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, valvular heart disease, end stage liver disease, chronic/acute kidney failure, heart failure exacerbation, ARDS, pulmonary hypertension, acute respiratory failure, coronary artery disease, ischemic and non ischemic cardiomyopathy, cardiac amyloidosis, cardiogenic/septic shock, pulmonary embolism, aneurysms, and how treatment should be tailored to the patient.
- Identifying lethal and potentially lethal cardiac rhythms, and knowing what medications/interventions best accompany the rhythm.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted in advanced life support procedures and emergency interventions.
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Managing and administering medications commonly seen in the ICU such as vasoactive medications, vasodilators, inotropes, paralytics, sedatives, analgesics, and anti arrhythmics, and understanding mechanism of action, indication, onset, duration, half-life, and contraindications of those medications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Immediately recovering patients from open heart surgeries such as LVAD, AAA repair, CABG, certain valve repairs, Open heart transplant.
- Being vigilant for common complications after open heart surgery, such as low flowing, vasoplegia, cardiac tamponade, lethal cardiac rhythms, bleeding (retroperitoneal bleed) and identifying what treatment best fits the complication.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Maintained competence in the latest cardiac care practices and technologies through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant educational offerings.
- Administered medications safely by verifying orders, calculating dosages correctly according to weight-based protocols when necessary.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing critical changes in patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA12.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Experience with LVAD, RVAD, IABP, Impella, ECMO with perfusion, CRRT, ventilator, Swan Ganz Catheter, arterial line, central venous catheters
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southwestern State University