Catherine Huggins
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled cardiovascular ICU registered nurse with experience delivering advanced, evidence-based care to critically ill cardiac patients. Expert in managing post-open heart surgery patients, as well as individuals requiring cardiac devices, including pacemakers, ICDs, IABP, Impellas, and CRRT machines. Skilled in invasive hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive medication titration, and operation of life support technologies. Collaborative team member with a proven ability to lead in critical situations and ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Atrium Health Pineville
Pineville, North Carolina
02.2024 - Current
- Administer and titrate vasoactive medications, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, and sedation according to complex hemodynamic parameters.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—cardiologists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, pharmacists—to develop and execute individualized care plans.
- Operate and troubleshoot advanced life support equipment, including intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), Impellas, and CRRT machines.
- Lead rapid response and code blue events, performing advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) interventions.
- Precept and mentor new ICU nurses, fostering competency in cardiovascular critical care standards and protocols.
- Monitor and care for patients following electrophysiology procedures, including ablation's, cardioversions, and device implants (PPM, ICD, CRT).
Health Care Assistant
Atrium Health Pineville
Pineville, North Carolina
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
Health Care Assistant
Aldersgate
Charlotte , NC
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported patients during rehabilitation exercises under supervision of therapists.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
Nurse Extern
Novant Health
Charlotte , NC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care tasks and documentation.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients' needs, interpreting test results, and making treatment decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2023
Associate of Arts -
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC06-2020
Associate of Science -
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC06-2020
Skills
- ACLS
- BLS
- Proficient in operating IABP, Impella, and CRRT machines
- Interrogation of pacemakers (transvenous, epicardial)
- Adequate interpretation of hemodynamic monitoring (PA catheter, arterial line, CVP)
- Proficient in calculating advanced cardiac output numbers (cardiac output and cardiac index)
- Effective communication with team members
- Providing adequate care to post-operative cardiac care patients (CABG, valve repair/replacement)
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale certification
Accomplishments
- 4x Daisy award nominee
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Atrium Health Pineville
02.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Novant Health
06.2023 - 08.2023
Health Care Assistant
Atrium Health Pineville
05.2023 - 02.2024
Health Care Assistant
Aldersgate
05.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate of Arts -
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Associate of Science -
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
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