Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 18 years of direct patient care experience:
Cardiovascular Patients
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Coronary Valve Replacement
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Pacemaker - Standard and Mitra-Pacer
Cardiac Ablation
Transesophageal Cardioversion
Watchman FLX Device Insertion
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Myocardial Infarction
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Vascular Patients
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Femoral Popliteal Bypass
Endarterectomy
Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Pulmonary Patients
Lobectomy
Wedge Resection
Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Thoracentesis
Pneumothorax
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Staff Nurse
St. Charles Medical Center
09.2008 - Current
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their critical care rotations, fostering the next generation of skilled nurses.
Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures based on current nursing research and standards of practice.
Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' responses to interventions, adjusting treatment plans accordingly to ensure positive progress toward goals.
Participated in root cause analyses for adverse events, promoting a culture of continuous improvement in patient care delivery.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Providence Medford Medical Center
07.2007 - 09.2008
Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
Maintained accurate and comprehensive electronic health records for all patients under care, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare team members and continuity of care across shifts.