Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular ICU with more than 5 years of experience in a busy level 2 trauma center with emphasis on cardiovascular surgery.
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
8 Months
Pikeville Medical Center | 11.2025 - 07.2026
Proficient in applying hemodynamic data including cardiac index and output, CVP, PAP, and arterial blood pressure to patient care.
Experienced with ICU trauma patient care including the use of hemodynamic instability management, massive transfusion protocol, and rapid sequence intubation in coordination with the trauma surgery team.
Cared for unstable polytrauma, TBI, and post general and neurosurgery patients in a 1:1-1:2 ratio.
Experienced with vasodilators, vasoconstrictors, and antiarrhythmics such as Amiodarone, Esmolol, Nitroglycerin, and Diltazem.
Experienced with multiple cardiac inotropic/vasopressor medications such as Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Vasopressin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Neosynephrine.
Cared for unstable post cardiac arrest patients, including the use of paralytic agents with train of four monitoring.
Ability to provide care for patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
1 Year 1 Month
WVU Medicine | 09.2024 - 10.2025
Proficient in applying hemodynamic data including cardiac index and output, CVP, PAP, and arterial blood pressure to patient care.
Demonstrated the ability to assist physician's with bedside procedures in the ICU such as central line placement, chest tube insertion, and intubation.
Experienced with vasodilators, vasoconstrictors, and antiarrhythmics such as Amiodarone, Esmolol, Nitroglycerin, and Diltazem.
Experienced with multiple cardiac inotropic/vasopressor medications such as Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Vasopressin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Neosynephrine.
Managed immediate post-operative open heart and lung-related surgical patients.
Cared for unstable post cardiac arrest patients, including the use of paralytic agents with train of four monitoring.
Ability to provide care for patients requiring IABP and impella devices.
Ability to provide care for patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 7 Months
St. Mary's Medical Center | 01.2021 - 08.2024
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University | Huntington | 12-2021
Graduated cum laude
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Mary's School of Nursing | Huntington | 12-2020
Skills
Ventilated Patient Management
CRRT and SLED
Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Injections
Arterial and Mixed Venous Blood Gas Interpretation
IABP and Impella
EKG Interpretation
Swan Ganz Catheter Interpretation and Management
Clinical Preceptor
Charge Nurse
Certification
ACLS and BLS certified
NIHSS certified
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Pikeville Medical Center
11.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Registered Nurse, CVICU
WVU Medicine
09.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2024Read More
St. Mary's School of Nursing
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Marshall University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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References
Chris England - CVICU Charge RN - (304)-614-4212
Karen Hesson - OHICU Charge RN - (304)-962-3925 or karen.hesson@st-marys.org