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Courtney Thurber

Somerville,MA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit - Registered Nurse

Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
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
Worcester, MA
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
Westborough, MA
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, CT
05.2020

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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