Cynthia Kroposki

Staff nurse in Critical Care Float Pool. Has knowledge and experience in caring for patients with Pulmonary Artery Catheter, Temporary Pacemaker, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

( IABP), Ventricular Assist Device, Continuous Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH), ICP Monitoring.

Patient Population consists of pulmonary ,cardiac, and neurocritical patients. Float assignment includes all critical care units and Progressive Care Units

Nursing responsibilities include treating patients in shock and organ failure, documenting and reporting significant changes in patient condition, and prevention of pressure injuries, VAP, and CAUTI. . Collaborate care with MD, families, social worker, and case manager.

Staff RN ICU/CCU/Neurocritical Care Unit

Provides care to critically ill Pulmonary, cardiac, and Neurology Patients while following accepted Standards of Care and utilization of best practices.

Geriatric Resource Nurse (GRN) 2015-present.

CAUTI champion, Bard catheter superuser.

Preceptor for new critical care nurses.

Attended charge nurse workshop and assume charge roll when needed.

Performed roll as scrub and Circulating Nurse assisting Cardiologist during Invasive Cardiac Procedures.

On Call for Emergent Cardiac Procedures

Coordinated scheduling and staffing of various Invasive Cardiology Procedures such as Heart Catheterization, Pacemaker Insertion, Electrophysiology studies, Cardioversion, and Pacemaker Clinic.

Wrote staff performance evaluations , worked with staff nurses to update policies and procedures.

Coordinated the ordering of supplies with hospital Purchasing department, physicians, staff, and sales reps to ensure necessary medical equipment was readily available.

Circulating nurse during cardiac catheterization, EP studies.

Monitored and performed nursing care during temporary and permanent Pacemaker Insertion.

Nursing care of patient during other cardiac testing such as Dobutamine Stress test,

Transesophageal Echocardiogram.

On Call for Emergent Cardiac Procedures.

Worked in chronic Hemodialysis Unit providing set up and care of patient during routine treatments.

Educated patients about disease management.

Provided on call acute dialysis in hospital setting.

Worked on Medical Unit and ICU caring for Veteran patients.

Worked on Medical unit caring for Veteran patients.

worked as Staff RN on Orthopedic floor

Worked on medical/surgical floor as staff RN.

charge nurse on night shift.