Cassidy Ball
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with success providing individualized patient care in the cardiac intensive care unit in a level 1 trauma center. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care in complex settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients with cardiac, pulmonary, thoracic, and vascular disease processes in a 44 bed cardiac ICU.
- Settled direct cases from the OR following physician's post-operative protocol
- Accurately interpret hemodynamic data and implement nursing interventions to improve patient condition
- .Manage care of patient with various devices such as: intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impellas, ventricular-assist devices.
- Appropriately titrate vasoactive, inotropic, and antiarrhythmic medications based on physician protocol and patient condition
- Attend to intubated patients through providing intravenous sedation and pain management, maintain appropriate ventilator settings and troubleshoot alarms, and assist with extubation when appropriate
- Collect and interpret laboratory data and administer blood and electrolytes based on results
- Assist physicians with bedside procedures such as: insertion of arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and endotracheal tubes
- Manage continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in patients with end-stage renal disease or acute kidney injuries
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advocate for patients to ensure personal wishes are fulfilled
- Compassionately care for emotional and spiritual needs of patients
Telemetry Monitor Technician
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Monitored and analyzed EKGs appropriately for up to 42 patients at one time
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Assisted hospital staff in connecting patients to soft-telemetry equipment.
- Ensured that patients had updated and current telemetry orders
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
Inventory Specialist
Santa Rosa Systems Inc.
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Completed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits to track shrinkage and inform purchasing decisions.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Reviewed inventory to eliminate unnecessary expenses and provide optimal stock levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05.2022
Associate of Science -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05.2022
Skills
- Interpreting EKGs
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Critical Care Nursing
- Chest Tubes
- IV Therapy
- Hemodynamics
- Cardiogenic Shock patient care
- Time management
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), License Number: 1178666
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, (Date Issued: 8/21/2021)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, (Date Issued: 9/22/2022)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Telemetry Monitor Technician
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2022
Inventory Specialist
Santa Rosa Systems Inc.
06.2015 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Associate of Science -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
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