Emily Dee
Long Beach,NY
5
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse with progressive acute care background in orthopedic telemetry and cardiothoracic ICU. Skilled in managing high-acuity cardiac and post-operative patients requiring advanced mechanical support including ECMO and impella. Experienced preceptor and active participant in unit-based council initiatives.
Work History
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
3 Years 11 Months- Manage critically ill cardiothoracic and cardiogenic shock patients in high-acuity ICU setting.
- Cares for patients with advanced mechanical circulatory support: ECMO (VA/VV), Impella, IABP, LVAD, CRRT
- Swan-Ganz catheter management: waveform interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, insertion assistance/ removal.
- Titrate vasoactive and inotropic infusions based on hemodynamic status and perfusion.
- Post-open heart surgery care: monitor for bleeding, tamponade, arrhythmias, low cardiac output syndrome.
- Precept capstone students and support onboarding of new ICU nurses.
- Active member of unit-based council supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Orthopedic Telemetry Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Post-operative care for orthopedic patients (total knee, hip, shoulder replacements)
- Continuous telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Pain management, mobility support, and post-surgical recovery care
- Identification of complications including DVT, infection, and arrhythmias
- Interdisciplinary collaboration for discharge planning and patient education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Sigma Theta Tau: Recipient of the Undergraduate Award
- Student Nurses Association: Junior Class Representative, Senior Class Representative
- Student Government Association: Resident Living Affairs Senator
Skills
ECMO
Impella
IABP
LVAD
CRRT
Central line care
Chest tube management
Mechanical ventilation
Patient advocacy
Telemetry interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring
Vasoactive drips
Timeline
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Orthopedic Telemetry Nurse
08.2021 - 09.2022Read More
Mount St. Mary College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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