Christina Acord
Charleston,WV
Summary
· Registered nurse with experience in cardiac and intensive care nursing in the Open-Heart Recovery Unit at Charleston Area Medical Center: Memorial Division. Cares for cardio and cardiothoracic surgery patients requiring critical care including patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery, valve replacements alongside patients with other life threatening conditions in need of advanced care settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center: Memorial Division
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced collaboration between nurses and physicians through clear communication channels promoting better patient outcomes.
- Performed advanced life support measures during code situations, contributing to successful resuscitations efforts when needed.
- Delivered high-quality patient care, managing critical cases such as heart failure, myocardial infarctions, and post-operative recovery.
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients on advanced ICU equipment and devices like CRRT, balloon pumps. and impella devices.
- Evaluated hemodynamic parameters using invasive monitoring tools such as arterial lines or pulmonary artery catheters to guide therapy decisions appropriately.
- Assessed patient needs and communicated findings to physicians effectively, ensuring timely interventions and optimal treatment strategies.
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Extern
Charleston Area Medical Center: Memorial Division
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Effectively managed time and resources to provide optimal patient care during high-volume shifts, ensuring timely provision of necessary interventions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12.2024
Associate's Degree - Nursing
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WV05.2023
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cardiac Surgery Unit Advanced Life support (CSU-ACLS)
- NIHH Stroke Scale Certification
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Reliable and Responsible
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Proficient in the use of EHR software and Microsoft programs
- Proficient in hemodynamic and ECG interpretation
- Mechanical ventilation, Bipap, Cpap, and tracheostomy care
References
Jessica Braunlich: Clinical Management Coordinator at CAMC Open Heart Recovery Unit: Phone: (304) 483-0522
John Snyder: Clinical Nurse Manager at CAMC Open Heart Recovery Unit: Phone: (304) 388-5538
Jayne Patterson: Clinical Nurse Preceptor and Registered Nurse @ CAMC Open Heart Recovery Unit: Phone: (304) 533-4712
Timeline
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center: Memorial Division
06.2023 - Current
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Extern
Charleston Area Medical Center: Memorial Division
06.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Marshall University
Associate's Degree - Nursing
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
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