ERICA GHOLAR
Homestead,FL
Summary
Hardworking and skilled RN, CCRN, bringing proven skills in managing the needs of patients with concerns such as cardiac surgery and surgical intensive care. Supports patients continuously, using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes. Patient-oriented Critical Care Nurse with many years' experience delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care units. Highly skilled in CVICU, with demonstrated leadership skills that drive patient outcomes while sustaining care objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Provided post-operative care after major surgeries, such as heart bypasses.
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
RN, Critical Care
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient status and care throughout shift.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders when applicable.
- Evaluated laboratory values and monitored drug levels during ECMO treatment.
Registered Nurse-CVICU
Cape Fear Valley Health System
Fayetteville, NC
09.2014 - 08.2023
- Delivered great intensive cardiac care to bypass, vascular and lung disease/disorders population in Fayetteville, NC
- Managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Monitored various aspects of PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Winston-Salem State University
05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
05.2006
Skills
- Critical Care management
- Expertise in cardiothoracic and vascular post-operative care
- Critical drip management
- Continous renal replacement therapy
- Assess and interpret pressure wires (PA catheter, Arterial)
- Intra-aortic balloon pump management
- Patient/Family advocate
- Chronic disease management
- Trauma recovery
- Initiation, titration and weaning of vasoactive drips
- Palliative care awareness
- Ventilator Support
- Emotional Intelligence
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
Additional Information
ACLS/BCLS/PALS
Certification
CCRN
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Baptist Hospital of Miami
03.2025 - Current
RN, Critical Care
Jackson Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse-CVICU
Cape Fear Valley Health System
09.2014 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Winston-Salem State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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