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Dennis Smith

Tacoma

Summary

Dedicated Intensive Care Nurse with extensive experience in cardiac ICU, specializing in recovery of open-heart patients and management of cardiac devices. Committed to delivering safe patient care while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments. Passionate about continuous learning and skill enhancement in critical care medicine.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, ICU

Tacoma General Pulse Heart Institute
Tacoma
09.2021 - Current
  • Charge Nurse
  • Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Managed care for ventilated and open-heart patients, ensuring optimal recovery
  • Oversaw cardiac support devices (IABP, LVAD, Impella, CRRT) to enhance patient outcomes

Registered Nurse, ICU

Allenmore Hospital
Tacoma
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Titration of vasoactive drips and sedation
  • Accurate and coordinated communication of abnormalities or changes in patient status to the patient's provider.
  • Managed patients and family members calmly during stressful situations

Registered Nurse

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
Tacoma
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to evaluate health status
  • Management of medications for a large number of diverse patients
  • Produce an accurate record of patient assessments and treatments via electronic charting system

Education

Bachelors of Nursing Science (BSN) -

University of Washington
Tacoma
06-2021

Associate of Nursing Science (ADN) - undefined

South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia
07-2019

Bachelors of Science (B.S.) - undefined

The Evergreen State College
Olympia
06-2015

Skills

  • Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
  • Titration of vasoactive medications and sedation
  • Management of ventilated patients
  • Operation of cardiac support devices (IABP, LVAD, Impella, ECMO)
  • CRRT management
  • Open-heart recovery
  • Adept in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Familiar with EPIC electronic charting
  • Patient education and safety

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, ICU

Tacoma General Pulse Heart Institute
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

Allenmore Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
12.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelors of Science (B.S.) - undefined

The Evergreen State College

Associate of Nursing Science (ADN) - undefined

South Puget Sound Community College

Bachelors of Nursing Science (BSN) -

University of Washington