Emily Knight
Bethel,NC
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator
ECU Health Medical Center
Greenville, NC
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
Greenville, NC
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, NC05.2013
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