Dempsey L. Irwin
Lambertville,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable Critical Care Registered Nurse with superior knowledge of cardiac treatments, techniques and diagnostic procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care. Proficient in the use of Epic software with proven history of efficient and effective care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Promedica Toledo Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by analyzing PA catheters and arterial lines, titration of vasoactive drugs, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Management of invasive treatments, devices, and lines. (Right and Left-sided Impella, CRRT, Swan-Ganz catheters, central lines, balloon-pump, pacing-wires, chest tubes, etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2023
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing -
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12.2020
High School Diploma -
Bedford Senior High School
Temperance, MI05.2017
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Patient Assessment
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Management of Invasive Treatment
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Charting
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CCRN- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Promedica Toledo Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing -
University of Toledo
High School Diploma -
Bedford Senior High School