Knowledgeable Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse and experienced Field and School Registered Nurse showcasing expertise in Vascular Access Management and compassionate patient care. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and critical care nursing, significantly enhancing patient recovery outcomes. Committed to professional development and patient advocacy, embodying a results-driven approach to healthcare excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Administers personalized patient care for both one-on-one and two-on-one ratios in a high-volume 31-bed CT-ICU.
Demonstrates proficiency in assisting the unit through certification in ultrasound guided PIV insertion and blood draws.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the continuity of care.
Manages recovery for post-operative heart and lung transplant patients, as well as those recovering from CABG, valve repairs, RVAD/LVAD/BiVAD placements, PTE, and T-AAA repairs.
Monitors complex cardiac devices including LVADs, IABP, Centrimag, and Impella devices.
Monitors patient's hemodynamics by measuring he use of central venous pressure, pulmonary artery pressure and mixed venous gasses using Swan-Ganz catheter, and performed manual cardiac output (CO) and cardiac index (CI) monitoring.
Interprets arterial blood gases and manage patients on mechanical ventilation. Conduct spontaneous awakening and breathing trials, and performed extubations.
Manages chest tubes, wound VACs, BiPAPs, and assisted with invasive bedside procedures.
Proficient in administering and titrating a diverse array of critical care drips such as insulin., Levophed., Vasopressin., Epinephrine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Propofol and Cisatracurium besilate.
Educates staff and patients on evidence-based practices for preventing and treating pressure ulcers and maintaining skin integrity.
Surgical and Transplant ICU Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai-Main Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2024
Provided care to trauma and post-surgical and transplant patients by performing assessments, interventions, and delivering patient-centric support within a 14-bed SICU unit alongside a 12-bed TICU unit.
Assessed patients’ condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans.
Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain.
Interpret blood gases and make the appropriate ventilation changes.
Administered and titrated critical care drips such as Propofol, Midazolam, Vasopressin, Levophed, Cisatracurium besilate, and insulin based on patient's condition.
Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
Proficient in ultrasound guided insertion of PIV as well as arterial and venous blood draws.
Field Registered Nurse
Elite Home Health Care LLC.
07.2023 - Current
Perform patient assessments and re-assessments in the home of patients.
Provides assessment of newly referred patients, assess health needs and eligibility for home care.
Develops and implements treatment plans in conjunction with patient’s authorized medical practitioner, communicating changed in patient condition treatments and care to the Director of Home Care Services and other members of healthcare team.
Provides patient and family teaching prior to discharge and on an on-going basis.
Assesses patient medications, delivering comprehensive instruction on medication adminstration and side effects.
School Registered Nurse
United Staffing Solutions
05.2024 - Current
Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY
08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Purchase
Purchase, NY
01.2019
Skills
Vascular Access Management
Chest Tube Management
Central Line Maintenance
Compassionate patient care
Critical Care Nursing
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
Pain Management Techniques
Ethical considerations
Professional Development Commitment
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Blood product administration
Postoperative Care Expertise
Wound Care Proficiency
Vital signs monitoring
Patient Safety
Clinical judgment
Compassionate Care
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Affiliations
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Greater New York City Black Nurses Association
Certification
BCLS expiration date: January 2026
ACLS expiration date: September 2024
PALS expiration date: September 2024
Infection Control
CDC Concussion
Timeline
School Registered Nurse
United Staffing Solutions
05.2024 - Current
Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Field Registered Nurse
Elite Home Health Care LLC.
07.2023 - Current
Surgical and Transplant ICU Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai-Main Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Purchase
BCLS expiration date: January 2026
ACLS expiration date: September 2024
PALS expiration date: September 2024
Infection Control
CDC Concussion
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