Courtney Thurber
Somerville,MA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit - Registered Nurse
Tufts Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Provided advanced nursing care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including those undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) valve repair/replacements, heart transplants and VAD recipients
- Meticulously monitored and managed patients' hemodynamic status, titration of vasoactive medications, sedation, inotropes antiarrhythmics, vasodilators and neuromuscular blockades
- Experienced in ventilation management, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), Intra-aortic ballon pumps (IABP), Imeplla, Ventricular assisted devices (VAD) as well as Biventricular Centrimags (BiVADs).
- Collaborated with a diverse multidisciplinary healthcare team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute cardiac and vascular surgery on a 26 bed medical surgical unit.
- Developed foundational nursing skills in patient education regarding medication, treatment, different procedures and discharge information.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Home Health Aide
Right At Home
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.2020
Timeline
Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit - Registered Nurse
Tufts Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2021
Home Health Aide
Right At Home
05.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Quinnipiac University
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