Delaney Patten Harris
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Critical Care Nurse with over 3 years of hands-on experience in patient care environments; focusing on cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, cervical and spinal procedures, and complex postoperative care. Highly skilled in patient monitoring, emergency response, and specialized treatment techniques across a broad range of specialties. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient outcomes utilizing commitment to effective communication, patient education and critical thinking with the highest standards of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Thoracic Surgery ICU Charge Nurse & Manager
Jackson Memorial Hospital & Miami Transplant Institute
06.2025 - Current
- Recovering high risk lung and heart transplant patients during intra and post operative phase
- Overseeing a staff of approximately twenty nurses per shift, and seventy plus on staff while monitoring and ensuring safe and quality care is provided to each patient by all staff members on the team
- Managing Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) device in collaboration with perfusionist
- Obtaining and testing arterial and venous blood gas values. Analyzing lab results in collaboration with MD to treat patient appropriately based on readings
- Education on each step of procedure process with patient and family members
- Collaborating with management, doctors, Human Resources, staff nurses and patient care techs to ensure a well functioning transplant unit with 0% HAIs is maintained and a safe healthcare environment is upheld for patients and staff alike
- Manage advanced critical support devices including IABP, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, Impella, mechanical ventilation, and chest tubes
- Ensuring use of strong infection control procedures within unit to prevent HAIs among transplant population within my unit
- Formulating a fair schedule for staff members with each scheduling period and ensuring healthy stress management resources and outlets are easily accessible
- Handling and administering potent immunosuppressant medications via intravenous, sublingual and oral routes
- Delivering top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients
- Documentation of patient care in timely and accurate manner
Cardiovascular ICU Charge Nurse and Manager
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Respond to emergencies and initiate resuscitation as needed for cardiovascular patients
- Serve as Charge Nurse in the Cardiovascular ICU, overseeing patient care coordination, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to critical care protocols for optimal patient outcomes in a unit consisting of around ten critical care beds and an average of five nurses
- Evaluate acute patient changes, collaborate with the healthcare team, and prevent patient decline
- Balanced staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for patient population and acuity of unit
- Monitor and manage complications such as cardiac instability, respiratory distress, and fluid imbalances
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for advanced cardiac procedures like TAVR, CABG, and Thoracotomy
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac status, and lab values, adjusting care plans for potential complications
- Titrate critical care medications based on patient response and hemodynamic parameters
- Assess and intervene for changes in neurological, vascular, respiratory, and cardiac status
- Lead interventions for cardiovascular emergencies, optimizing patient outcomes through expert device management
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based care and prevent complications
PACU Cardiac Surgery Registered Nurse Manager
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to optimize pre and post operative care plans
- Administered medications and blood transfusions per safety protocols
- Managed cardiac catheterization devices and pacemaker function
- Maintained strong rapport with doctors, staff nurses, patients and management to ensure a high functioning and quality critical care unit
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately
- Provided extensive patient and family education on end of life, recovery and preventive care
- Delivered expert wound care and infection prevention for surgical sites
- Implemented evidence-based cardiac care protocols for optimal recovery
- Ensured compliance while tracking vitals, medications, and progress
- Utilized EKG monitoring for cardiac procedures and pacemaker management
- Managed a staff nurse unit of twelve critical care beds with approximately twenty staff nurses
- Developed patient education programs on recovery and lifestyle modifications
- Trained and mentored new nurses in post-surgical care protocols, ensuring competency in patient monitoring, wound management, and recovery procedures
Registered Nurse and Consultative Expert
The Nose and Sinus Institute of Boca Raton & M Spa
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted preoperative assessments, including vitals, medical history, and patient education
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure informed consent, patient stability, and optimal surgical outcomes
- Provided intra-operative and post-operative monitoring, assessing vitals, level of consciousness, and signs of complications
- Advocated for patient comfort, managing pain and evaluating responses to interventions
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient intake, vitals, interventions, IV starts, medications, and education
- Assisted in dermal filler and neurotoxin consultations, preparation, and outcome evaluations
- Developed personalized treatment plans for aesthetic enhancements and therapeutic needs, including migraine, TMJ, and cervical dystonia prevention
- Led patient education on surgical procedures and post-operative care to improve compliance and recovery
- Streamlined peri-operative workflows by integrating comprehensive monitoring, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication
Medical Assistant and Patient Care Coordinator
Rendon Center For Dermatology And Aesthetic Medicine
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Assist with biopsies, Mohs surgeries, LN2 procedures, UVB Light Box Therapy, Levulan Light Therapy, Laser Therapy, Skin Cancer Excision and Thread Lift Procedures
- Ensuring positive patient experience throughout each step of the treatment process from scheduling to appointment follow up calls
- Documentation of patient interventions performed by MD utilizing proficiency in EZ Derm, EdgeMed and Kareo Clinical Software for electronic medical records
- Set up procedures such as Lumbar and Cervical Epidural, Radiofrequency Ablation, and neuromodulators
- Building and maintaining a patient schedule for the medical provider that allows for thorough treatment time and bedside manner while also maintaining profitability for the practice
- Obtain patients’ vitals, discuss medical history, and provide insight on treatment plans and options
- Manage medications, write prescriptions, and run PDMP on Medication Management patients.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Science in Nursing - FNP
West Coast University
Doral, FL06.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale01.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN01.2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Troubleshooting ventilator settings
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Interpretation of medications
- Titration of medications
- CPR
- Trauma care
- First aid
- Post-open heart surgery care
- Sustained low efficiency dialysis (SLED)
- Crisis management
- Organizational management
- Time management
- Patient-centered care
- EMR proficiency
- Cardiac critical care
- Plastic surgery
- Intensive care
- MOHS surgery
- Dermatologic care
- Aesthetic care
- Lumbar spinal stimulators
- Cervical spinal stimulators
- Functional wellness
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Florida State Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA
- Stroke Certification (NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis (SLED) Training Certification
- EKG Interpretation & Dysrhythmia Certification
- Sciton and In-Mode device trained and certified for ablative and non-ablative treatments
- Pro-Nox certified
- Thread lift, Neurotoxin, Dermal and Calcium based filler trained
- Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular ICU
- Registered Nurse PIU
- Registered Nurse PACU Plastics and ENT surgery
Awards
- Daisy Award Recipient, 11/01/23
- PIU employee of the month, 11/01/23
- Florence Nightingale Award for Nursing Excellence, 01/01/21
- GHS Physics Award Recipient, 01/01/14
Timeline
Thoracic Surgery ICU Charge Nurse & Manager
Jackson Memorial Hospital & Miami Transplant Institute
06.2025 - Current
Cardiovascular ICU Charge Nurse and Manager
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2025
PACU Cardiac Surgery Registered Nurse Manager
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse and Consultative Expert
The Nose and Sinus Institute of Boca Raton & M Spa
01.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant and Patient Care Coordinator
Rendon Center For Dermatology And Aesthetic Medicine
10.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Master of Science in Nursing - FNP
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Tennessee Chattanooga