Cari Swick
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Dedicated and well-qualified cardiac stepdown RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 3+ year record in field. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored and cared for patients post pacemaker/AICD, TAVR, Ablations, CABG, heart cath with PCI, AAA repair, Renal transplant, carotid endarectomy, aortbyfemoral bypass, vascular surgeries
- Knowledge and education in critical drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, cardizem, amio, heparin, insulin, precedex, lidocaine,
- Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other invasive devices.
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through competent performance of nursing skills related to cardiovascular assessments and interventions.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, FL
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Interpreted complex EKGs accurately assessing rhythm disturbances or conduction blocks.
- Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
- Participated in code blues providing advanced life support interventions as needed.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, monitored EKG changes, and reported any abnormalities to physician.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05-2020
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- ECG Rhythm Interpretation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2023 - Current
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pensacola State College
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