Caring for patients in a high-acuity, 14 bed unit after open heart surgeries including valve replacements, aortic aneurysm repairs, CABG, and TEVAR procedures
Assess and facilitate care of patients with invasive blood pressure monitoring, Swan-Ganz catheters, vasoactive medications, chest tubes, and ventilatory support
Monitor and interpret hemodynamic values to aid in individualized plan of care
Effectively manage unit by collaborating care as a charge nurse and serve as a preceptor to new nurses
Patient Care Technician CVICU, Pediatrics
UPMC Hamot
05.2021 - 06.2023
Assist patients with activities of daily living while hospitalized
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Student Nurse Extern CVICU
UPMC Hamot
05.2022 - 08.2022
Work 1-on-1 with registered nurse to provide care for the critically ill patient
Communicate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide adequate support for the patient
Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gannon University
Erie, PA
05-2023
Accomplishments
Gannon University Founder’s Scholarship recipient for academic excellence in nursing
Villa Maria School of Nursing “POWER” scholarship recipient
Tavel Registered Nurse Medical Surgical float Pool at Cleveland Clinic Main CampusTavel Registered Nurse Medical Surgical float Pool at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus