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Colleen Dougherty

Pittsburgh,PA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Professional Staff Nurse II

UPMC Presbyterian CTICU
06.2022 - Current
  • Charge nurse responsibilities; make staff assignments, manage admissions/transfers/shock calls, facilitate family meetings, effectively communicate with critical care team and ICU leadership
  • Admit cardiothoracic surgery patients directly from OR; wean sedation and extubate
  • Care for patients post heart/lung transplant, CABG, aortic repairs/replacements, valve repairs/replacements, AAA repairs, etc.
  • Care for critically ill patients with devices such as balloon pumps(IABP), LVAD/RVAD, Impella, ECMO, and CRRT.
  • Management of chest tubes, central lines, swan-ganz cathethers, arterial lines, Foley catheters, feeding tubes, lumbar drains, temporary pacemakers, etc.
  • Work closely with critical care team, surgery teams, perfusionists, VAD engineers, and respiratory therapy to provide optimal patient care
  • Closely monitor hemodynamically unstable patients and implement appropriate interventions
  • Assist physicians with procedures such as central line insertion, chest tube insertion, ECMO cannulation, intubation, etc

Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC Presbyterian 3E Cardiac Stepdown
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Care for pre/post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients as well as cardiology patients
  • Monitor telemetry and recognize rhythm changes and initiate appropriate interventions
  • Assess for changes in patient condition and notify physician
  • Manage chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, Foley catheters, and temporary pacemakers
  • Emphasis on patient teaching; adhering to sternal precautions and thorough discharge instructions
  • Charge nurse responsibilities
  • Preceptor for nursing students and new hires

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2020

Skills

  • Provide safe and patient-focused care
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Thorough clinical assessments and care planning
  • Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and keep calm under pressure
  • Management of IV inotropic/vasoactive/sedative medications
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)
  • LVAD/RVAD/Impella
  • Continuous veno-venous hemodialysis (CVVHD)

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in PA, License number RN736030, 2020 to present
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2020 to present
  • Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2018 to present
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification 2023 to present

Timeline

Senior Professional Staff Nurse II

UPMC Presbyterian CTICU
06.2022 - Current

Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC Presbyterian 3E Cardiac Stepdown
06.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County

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