Carissa Gaddie
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with a comprehensive educational experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis and initiate treatment plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Lung Transplant Coordinator
Dignity Heath
01.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advance knowledge of transplantation and solid organ donation
- In-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of kidneys, liver, and immune system
- Posses excellent communication skills with extensive knowledge of caring for transplant patients
- Exhibit excellent management and leadership skills
- Provide and engage in patient/family education pertaining to diagnoses and treatments
- Provide continual psychosocial support and advocacy
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Float Pool between five different intensive care units
- Participate in full patient care under the supervision of physicians for a wide variety of critically ill and surgical patients with conditions including congenital cardiac defects, heart transplants, cancer, spinal fusions, spinal cord retethering, end stage kidney disease, shunt revisions, asthma exacerbations, burns, anemia, and cerebral palsy
- Collaborate with healthcare team members regarding patient statuses and treatment options, as well as with other nursing staff as to provide seamless transfer of patient care
- Aided in performing admission assessments and discharge teaching for patients and their families.
Registered Nurse-Travel
Other Relevant Experience
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided direct bedside care of patients suffering acute stoke, intracranial hemorrhage, sub-acute stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhages, brain tumors, and various neurological surgeries
- Performed specialized interventions, such as ventilator maintenance, vasopressor and vasodilator support, sedation, and invasive intracranial pressure management devices
- Assisted patients with ADLs and coordinated care with other staff members to provide quality, patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse
Cox Health Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitored critical care equipment such as ventilators, heart monitors, medication pumps and more
- Managed external ventricular drains
- Precept new graduate nurses
- Monitored telemetry and respond to codes
- Assessed patient conditions and reported to physicians
- Proactively learned new procedures and treatment protocols
- Monitored neurological issues, intracranial pressures, and cerebral blood flow
- Managed IV drip medications, life support, and rapid infuser for trauma resuscitation.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Managed life support equipment and IV administration of fluids and medications
- Monitored telemetry and responded to codes
- Proactively learned new procedures and treatment protocols
- Assisted physicians with procedures
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to physicians
- Educated families about patient conditions and provided support as needed
- Monitored and managed continuous dialysis.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL07.2025
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Maryville University
Associate of Science Nursing -
Cox College School of Nursing
General Education -
Missouri State University
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Preparing treatment plans
- Diagnostic Testing
- Physical assessments
- Lab result evaluation
- Medical Histories
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Certified Aesthetic Nurse Injector
Accomplishments
- Quality Improvement - Helped team to design an organizational system to manage and monitor bronchoscopy results for post lung transplant recipients.
- Nurse Achievement Award Nomination - Compassion 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Lung Transplant Coordinator
Dignity Heath
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse-Travel
Other Relevant Experience
01.2016 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Cox Health Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
05.2014 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Maryville University
Associate of Science Nursing -
Cox College School of Nursing
General Education -
Missouri State University
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