Cara Elder
Canonsburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated RN with over 23 years of experience in cardiac surgery recovery and critical care. Strengths in post open heart surgery management and care of ICU level patients. Experienced unit coordinator and preceptor.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
St. Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2006 - Current
RN, Critical Care
Mercy Hospital Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2001 - 09.2006
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2001
Bachelor of Science - General Science Biology
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV05-1998
Skills
- Responsible for recovering post cardio-thoracic surgery patients in addition to cardiogenic/septic/hypovolemic shock patients
- Manages ICU level patients from admission to discharge utilizing care planning and health education
- Operates critical care equipment such as the IABP, continuous cardiac output monitoring, Impella pumps and CRRT
- Stabilizes patients and determines the next course of action under the direction of the surgeon/physician
- Implements interventions including managing multiple IV medications and ventilator support for both medical and surgical ICU patients
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Established bedside RN, unit coordinator, preceptor and unit scheduler
- Cameo of Caring recipient
Certification
- BLS, ACLS
- IABP, Impella, CRRT
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
St. Clair Hospital
09.2006 - Current
RN, Critical Care
Mercy Hospital Of Pittsburgh
06.2001 - 09.2006
Diploma - Nursing
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - General Science Biology
Wheeling Jesuit University
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