Chi-Yan Turner Poole
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with critical care experience specializing in cardiac care and post-operative management. Skilled in providing high-quality, patient-centered care through thorough assessments, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices. Experienced in caring for patients with complex medical conditions, including those with mental health or behavioral challenges, ensuring safe and effective interventions. Committed to improving patient outcomes, supporting vulnerable populations, and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Provide critical care for post-operative open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients, ensuring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and intervention
- Care for a diverse patient population, including individuals with mental health conditions, ensuring medical stabilization and coordination of appropriate care
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including social workers, mental health professionals, and external agencies, to ensure safe patient transitions and continuity of care
- Perform comprehensive assessments, implement treatment plans, and evaluate patient progress, addressing both physical and behavioral health needs
- Maintain a calm and professional demeanor while managing high-acuity cases in a fast-paced critical care setting
Registered Nurse, ICU/OHU
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
02.2024 - Current
- Deliver advanced nursing care to critically ill patients in a 48-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), specializing in cardiac care, open-heart recovery, and complex post-operative management
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate health status, monitor vital trends, and identify early warning signs of deterioration, ensuring timely interventions
- Develop and implement evidence-based, individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs, emphasizing critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Administer high-risk medications, titrate continuous infusions, and manage pressor medications to maintain hemodynamic stability in critically ill patients
- Utilize specialized equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, and invasive lines to monitor and support patient physiology
- Respond swiftly to life-threatening situations, executing resuscitative measures and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive patient care
- Educate patients and families on health conditions, procedural expectations, and post-discharge care, promoting informed decision-making and enhancing recovery outcomes
- Collaborate with cardiac and surgical teams to support post-surgical interventions, optimizing patient stability and recovery in alignment with the latest clinical protocols
4NOX1
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2018 - Current
- Cared for, observed, and reported on post-operative, seriously ill, and injured patients, ensuring high-quality care
- Prepared and administered medications under nurse or physician supervision, adhering to safety protocols
- Performed field medical care in contingency and disaster operations, including basic life support and triage in emergencies
- Conducted pharmacy, laboratory, bioenvironmental, public health, logistics, and administrative duties, demonstrating versatility in healthcare settings
- Made predictive and adaptive decisions in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient safety and effective care delivery
- Recorded patients' medical histories, vital statistics, and test results in medical records, contributing to comprehensive patient care
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans tailored to individual patient needs
Federal Agent
GARDA FEDERAL SERVICES
El Paso, TX
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Garda Federal Service
- Assisted with health screenings and check-ups for refugees, providing basic medical care and first aid
- Organized and distributed medical supplies and medications, ensuring timely access to healthcare resources
- Participated in community outreach efforts to educate refugees about health and wellness, promoting preventive care practices
- Developed leadership skills through volunteer work, making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable populations while pursuing nursing education
- Garda Federal Service
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Bellarmine University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION -
California State University, Long Beach
PRACTICAL NURSING -
United States Air Force
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- High-Risk Medication
- Community Outreach
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, California
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, Kentucky
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU/OHU
Norton Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Federal Agent
GARDA FEDERAL SERVICES
01.2021 - 01.2023
4NOX1
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2018 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Bellarmine University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION -
California State University, Long Beach
PRACTICAL NURSING -
United States Air Force
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