Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Highest Leadership Award - Marine Corps
Timeline
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Hadley Blomdahl

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Compassionate and driven new graduate nurse with three years of hands-on experience as a nurse assistant in a high-acuity Cardiac Surgery ICU. Recognized for exceptional time management, staying composed under pressure, and making quick, thoughtful decisions in fast-paced clinical environments. While continuing to grow my nursing skill set, I bring irreplaceable qualities to the bedside—empathy, respect, and a natural ability to lead by example. My strong foundation in critical thinking, prioritization, and team-oriented care creates a positive and focused unit culture. I believe technical skills can be taught, but the mindset, heart, and resilience I bring are what truly set me apart.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac Surgery ICU - Nursing Care Partner

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2023
  • Maintained and restocked code carts, airway boxes, and chest re-entry carts to ensure rapid response readiness.
  • Set up ICU rooms for incoming OR patients, emergencies, Nightingale helicopter cases, and MRT activations.
  • Assisted in post-op admissions, including wound cleaning, sterile dressing changes, and patient bathing.
  • Transported critically ill patients to imaging with multiple drips, airway support, and specialized equipment.
  • Provided direct patient care: bathing, catheter care, wound care, dressing changes, and lab draws.
  • Drew blood glucose, blood gases (co-ox), sputum, stool, and other samples for lab analysis.
  • Inserted nasogastric tubes and assisted with nutritional support and feeding.
  • Collaborated with PT/OT during mobilization and functional evaluations of post-op patients.
  • Assisted in sterile bedside procedures: thoracentesis, central line/Swan-Ganz placement, emergent chest re-entry.
  • Supported patients during invasive procedures under local anesthesia, ensuring comfort and emotional stability

Student Nurse Precepting - ICU

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
  • Contributed towards a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
  • Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical support to healthcare team and contributing to positive patient outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.

Shift Leader

Chick-fil-A
05.2015 - 08.2019

Customer service trainer, trained onboarding employees, worked the cash register, and eventually became a shift lead for the drive through: coordinating daily rotations, running breaks, and time managing for best efficiency

Shift Leader

Meadows Frozen Custard
04.2019 - 08.2019

As a shift leader, I was responsible for maintaining inventory, team member schedules, customer service, counting down cash drawers at closing, and closing the store

Patient Assistant Volunteer

Brookdale Senior Living Facility
01.2019 - 02.2020

I assisted in Physical Therapy sessions, organizing one-on-one and group patient activities, and patient transport

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton
05-2025

Certification

  • BLS/CPR, American Heart Association - Expires 2027

Highest Leadership Award - Marine Corps

One participant out of 500 in this camp receives the "Highest Leadership and Excellence" award at the end of the week.

Timeline

Student Nurse Precepting - ICU

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
03.2025 - 05.2025

Cardiac Surgery ICU - Nursing Care Partner

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2023

Shift Leader

Meadows Frozen Custard
04.2019 - 08.2019

Patient Assistant Volunteer

Brookdale Senior Living Facility
01.2019 - 02.2020

Shift Leader

Chick-fil-A
05.2015 - 08.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hadley Blomdahl