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Emily Knight

Bethel,NC

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator

ECU Health Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, organizational, and other related regulatory agencies
  • Manage VAD patient population to promote efficient, cost effective, quality care to both patient and caregiver
  • Develop strong rapport and relationships with patients, their families, and providers
  • Troubleshoot alarms and LVAD parameters in-person and through telehealth
  • Serve as a clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing members of healthcare and the larger community
  • Manage program quality data and STS Intermacs registry
  • Coordinate clinical evaluation of potential VAD candidates
  • Participate in clinical management of pre and post implant patients in collaboration with APPs and physicians

Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

ECU Health Medical Center
06.2013 - 10.2019
  • Monitor and interpret Swan-Ganz hemodynamic readings and anticipate patient needs accordingly
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans for patients
  • Competently care for patients with invasive devices: IABP, LVAD, VA and VV ECMO, Lumbar Drain, Swan-Ganz, CRRT, Impella
  • React quickly and calmly in high stress situations
  • Recover patients immediately after cardiac surgery: CABG, valve replacements, TAVR

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC
05.2013

Certification

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) 2019- Present

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator

ECU Health Medical Center
10.2019 - Current

Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

ECU Health Medical Center
06.2013 - 10.2019

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Pitt Community College

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