Dependable and empathetic nurse with over one year of direct patient care experience in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Providing a compassionate and warm environment for patients and continually assessing their needs physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Competent as a collaborative team member with strong interpersonal communication skills to ensure a high level of patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Provided compassionate care for critical care patients one to three days post-op CV surgeries such as CABG, TAVR, MVR, ablations
Prioritized patient care based on clinical status and immediate needs
Collaborated with critical care teams to help plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
Experienced with various medical devices such as IABP, LVAD, and CRRT
Simultaneously managed up to eight IV drips including titratable medications such as vasopressors and sedatives
Managed ventilated/sedated patients, arterial lines, central lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, chest tubes, and continuous ECG monitoring
Provided education to patients and their family members regarding patient status and changes in plan of care
Experienced with floating to various units such as MICU, CCU, PCU/IMU, SICU, Cardiothoracic Transplant ICU
Student Nurse Intern
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
05.2022 - 07.2023
Provided empathetic patient care within scope of patient care assistant
Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences
Exposed to CVICU, MICU, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Houston, TX
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2021
Skills
Detail-oriented
Effective team-member
Exceptional time management
Active listener
Problem solving
EPIC EHR
ECG Interpretation
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
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