Chelsea Cannon
Oro Valley,AZ
Summary
Highly qualified board-certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and their families. Acts as a patient advocate to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-ICU
Tucson Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Managed patient care in a critical care setting, closely monitoring acute conditions.
- Provide complex clinical assessments, diagnostic testing, and therapies for acutely ill post cardiac surgery patients.
- Assessed the need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Independently performs intubation, ventilator management, central venous catheter insertion, arterial line insertion, and code blue team leader
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to minimize complications and improve overall health.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, maintaining open lines of communication, and consistently demonstrating professional conduct.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for acutely ill patients.
- Provided compassionate, evidence-based care to patients experiencing life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
- Implemented advanced cardiac life support measures during emergency situations, resulting in saved lives and improved outcomes.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Adjunct Faculty-Simulation Instructor
Grand Canyon University
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Registered Nurse - MICU
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
05.2015 - 11.2022
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and self-management techniques, increasing compliance with treatment plans.
- Delivered high-quality care to critically ill patients, maintaining proper ventilator settings and managing medication administration.
- Acted as a charge nurse for up to 38 patients
- Rotoprone super user
- IV Ultrasound insertion
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- ECMO Specialist
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the MICU.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively within a high-stress environment, maintaining timely completion of tasks without compromising quality of care.
- Mentored new nurses in the MICU, fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing their clinical skills.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Registered Nurse-Heart Failure Specialty PCU
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Assessed, evaluated, and care for cardiology patients.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The University Of Arizona
Tucson, Az12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Az, United States12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Arizona State University
Tempe, Az, United States12.2010
Skills
ACNPC-AG Certified
ACLS / BLS Certification
IV Ultrasound insertion
Independent and credentialed in: Intubation, ventilator management, central venous catheter insertion (including temporary hemodialysis catheters), arterial line insertion, and code blue team leader
Procedures with attending observation: Chest tube insertion, paracentesis
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification since 2021
- CCRN 2018-Present
- ECMO Specialist 2019-2022
- Registered Nurse in Arizona with compact license since 2014
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2014 to present
- Basic Life Support Certification 2011 to present
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-ICU
Tucson Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty-Simulation Instructor
Grand Canyon University
05.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse - MICU
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
05.2015 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse-Heart Failure Specialty PCU
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
03.2014 - 05.2015
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The University Of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Arizona State University
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