Dawn Van Arsdale
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in ICU-level care, specializing in trauma and surgical patient management in the Trauma Surgical ICU. Demonstrates expertise in critical care during emergency procedures, including hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, rapid assessments, and the application of ACLS protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Highly skilled in patient and family education, providing clear, compassionate guidance. Provides exceptional bedside manner, delivering intentional care and support to both patients and their families, fostering trust and a healing environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ben Taub Hospital Trauma Surgical ICU
Houston, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Providing ICU level care including management of different types of shock requiring invasive hemodynamic monitoring, MTP, and drip titration.
- Performing respiratory care regarding emergent intubations, mechanical ventilation management and weaning including; endotracheal, nasotracheal, and tracheostomy management and care.
- Management and identification of vascular/cerebrovascular injuries
- Management of Traumatic Spine and Brain Injuries, obtaining quality neuro assessments, ICP/CPP monitoring and displaying proper management of first, second, and third tier therapies for severe TBIs including but not limited to paralytic, vasopressor, and sedative drips.
- Maintaining and facilitating procedures including emergent operations performed at bedside including but not limited to laparotomies, tracheostomies, bronchoscopies, and laceration repairs.
- Experienced in code recognition and performing high quality ACLS in any role including team leader, compressor, recorder, airway management, medication/code cart management, and defibrillator operation.
- Skilled in rapid assessment, intervention, and coordination of resuscitation efforts to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Management of acute trauma/surgical patients with proper prioritization and individualized plans of care.
- Education and advocacy for patients and family members.
Registered Nurse
University Hospital - Surgical Trauma ICU
San Antonio, TX
08.2022 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann- TMC - Shock Trauma ICU
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 01.2024
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
Belton, TX05-2022
Skills
- TNCC
- TCAR
- BLS and ACLS Certified
- CRRT Certified
- Belmont Super User
- Alteplase Super User
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ben Taub Hospital Trauma Surgical ICU
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann- TMC - Shock Trauma ICU
04.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
University Hospital - Surgical Trauma ICU
08.2022 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
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