FINN DANIEL MALONEY
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse with 3 years managing complex, unstable patients in high-acuity settings. Skilled in administering vasoactive drips, ventilator support, and invasive monitoring for critically ill cardiac, neurological, and surgical populations. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development through advanced certifications.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN II Surgical CVICU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
- Providing care to patients in the immediate post-operative period of various cardiac and thoracic procedures as well as solid organ transplantation.
- Management of high risk medications such as vasoactive drips, sedatives, paralytics, and analgesics.
- Trained in the management and care for patients with advanced life support devices such as ECMO, CRRT, Impella, LVAD, IABP, mechanical ventilation, epicardial pacemakers, PA catheters, arterial lines, and central venous catheters.
- Monitored cardiovascular status, rhythm changes, and hemodynamic trends for critically ill CVICU patients.
- Educated families on procedures, recovery expectations, and ICU updates with clear, compassionate communication.
- Prioritized patient needs during emergencies, supporting rapid interventions and safe transfer of care.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Mentored and precepted new nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in critical care settings.
- Managed emergency situations, applying critical thinking skills to ensure timely and effective patient care.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, utilizing critical thinking skills under pressure.
- Code Team, Rapid Response Team, and Massive Transfusion Protocol.
- Completed advanced training in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and ultrasound-guided PIV insertion, improving patient outcomes.
- Mentored and precepted newer nurses
- Spirit of HSHS award recipient
- Daisy award nominee
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered comprehensive med-surgical nursing care, assessing patient conditions and updating care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored IV therapies while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharge readiness.
- Monitored vital signs, lab trends, and patient responses to identify changes in condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI12.2022
Shadow Experience
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Followed and observed a CRNA in the Cardiovascular OR during the preoperative patient assessment, induction, intraoperative management, and post-operative phases of various cardiac and thoracic surgical cases
- Shadow day in the cath lab observing a CRNA assist with various cardiac and electrophysiology cases such as pacemaker insertion, ablation, and percutaneous coronary intervention
- Witnessed procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, and arterial line insertion
Affiliations
- Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- Member, American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
- Served as a mentor for nurse residents in VUMC's Peer Mentor Program
- Member of the unit Education Council
- Preceptor
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC)
- Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC)
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
Timeline
RN II Surgical CVICU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2025
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University