Emily Stewart
Riverview,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with clinical experience and passion for providing high-quality patient care. I am highly motivated and eager for new experiences and to dedicate my time to prioritizing safe and effective care. With a background in slower and faster-paced care, I am adaptable and flexible to different conditions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
HCA Bayonet Point Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-acuity critical care to trauma and post-operative surgical patients with complex, multisystem injuries such as blunt and penetrating trauma, traumatic brain injury, thoracic and abdominal trauma, orthopedic injuries, and post-emergent surgical complications.
- Performed frequent, detailed assessments and continuous monitoring of hemodynamics, neurological status, respiratory function, and wound integrity to rapidly identify clinical deterioration.
- Managed advanced life-support technologies including invasive ventilation, arterial lines, central venous catheters, chest tubes, wound vacs, and ICP monitoring devices.
- Supported complex post-operative recovery for patients following procedures such as abdominal surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedic repair, and neurosurgical interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent complications such as infection, DVT/PE, ventilator-associated events, and pressure injuries, while adhering to strict ICU safety standards.
- Offered compassionate, clear communication and education to patients and families regarding injuries, surgical recovery, procedures, and expected outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Tampa General Hospital - Spring Hill
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Delivered high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adult patients with complex medical conditions, including sepsis, multi-organ failure, respiratory failure, endocrine emergencies, cardiac instability, renal failure, and shock states.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and continuous monitoring of vital signs, hemodynamics, level of consciousness, ventilator status, and response to treatment.
- Managed advanced life-support equipment including mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation, arterial lines, and central venous catheters.
- Administered and titrated critical IV medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, insulin infusions, and electrolyte replacements in accordance with ICU protocols.
- Collaborated closely with intensivists, hospitalists, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment goals, prognosis, and end-of-life care when applicable, ensuring compassionate communication during critical illness.
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
Tampa General Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided specialized, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord injury, seizures, and post-operative neurosurgical cases.
- Performed continuous neurological assessments (GCS, pupillometry, neuro-vitals) and promptly identified changes in patient status to guide timely interventions.
- Managed advanced life-support equipment such as external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, ICP monitoring systems, ventilators, and hemodynamic monitoring devices.
- Supported unit quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and implementation of new protocols to elevate patient care in the Neuro ICU.
- Delivered high-acuity interventions including titration of vasoactive infusions, sedation, hypertonic therapy, seizure management protocols, and ventilator adjustments in collaboration with intensivists.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with neurosurgeons, neurologists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, and case management to optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL05-2023
Skills
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- BLS
- ACLS
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Results driven
- Detailed oriented
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
HCA Bayonet Point Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Tampa General Hospital - Spring Hill
02.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
Tampa General Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College