Hanna Helbing
Riverview,USA
Summary
Critical care certified registered nurse specializing in enhancing patient safety and outcomes through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Expertise in patient evaluation, emergency response, and educating patients and families on care protocols. Dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care in critical situations.
Overview
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1
Certification
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
CCRN
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2026 - Current
- Administered medications during procedures to alleviate anxiety and stabilize blood pressure.
- Conducted pre-procedure assessments to confirm patient readiness and safety.
- Assessed patient responses post-cardiac procedures to tailor care and enhance recovery.
- Recovered patients after stent, IVC filter, and pacemaker procedures, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on recovery plans and post-procedure care.
- Interpreted diagnostic tests to evaluate patient conditions effectively.
- Assisted in preparing patients for cardiac catheterizations by reviewing medical history and performing assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure smooth transition and continuity of care after hospitalization.
CCRN
Advent Health Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, Florida
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure safe transitions from surgery to recovery, improving patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and managed pain control for post-operative patients, enhancing recovery comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs during recovery from anesthesia to ensure safety.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, ensuring comfort and safety throughout recovery.
- Provided education and support to patients and families on recovery processes.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Trained new staff on post-anesthesia care unit protocols, fostering adherence to patient care standards.
- Assisted in transferring critically ill patients from theoperating room to thePACU and ICU units.
CCRN
Kaiser Permamente Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park, California
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered medications to optimize pain control and facilitate recovery from anesthesia for post-operative patients.
- Evaluated assigned patients to plan, implement, and document skilled nursing care.
- Managed emergencies, ensuring timely interventions for airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, and shock.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate safe and efficient transitions from operating room to recovery areas.
- Assisted in transferring critically ill patients to PACU and ICU units.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, ensuring comfort and safety during recovery.
- Trained new staff on PACU protocols and patient care standards.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding recovery processes.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Cared for patients during complex vascular access procedures, including fistulas and central lines placement.
- Monitored patients' recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Documented procedural details in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Participated in performance improvement initiatives, resulting in better service delivery in interventional radiology.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing life-saving interventions and optimal care support.
- Developed protocols for intravenous contrast media administration while monitoring patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on health education and disease prevention, empowering them to manage their health effectively.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Applied advanced critical care nursing principles to effectively assess and manage critically ill patients, ensuring optimal care delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient care plans.
- Exercised self-direction in patient care by making informed decisions that positively impacted patient outcomes.
- Identified potential complications early and implemented appropriate interventions promptly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies.
- Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure proper medication administration practices were followed.
- Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures.
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Exhibited strong leadership skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
- Played a key role in achieving department JCAHO accreditation through active participation in compliance initiatives and quality improvement processes.
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in administering medications and treatments to stabilize patient conditions.
Post Anesthesia Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Provided quality care to critical care patients in an intensive care environment, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
- Trained newly hired staff nurses, fostering consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA regulations, enhancing quality control and patient safety.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
University Community Hospital
Tampa, Florida
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Delivered quality patient care in fast-paced medical surgical unit, applying strong assessment and critical thinking skills to meet patient needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and develop individualized plans of care.
- Assisted in providing patient care, including administering medications, treatments and performing diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications to patients, monitoring for reactions and side effects to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Administered blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical status after surgery.
- Provided holistic patient care in an acute care setting.
- Provided direct patient care to a diverse population with varying levels of health literacy.
- Exercised sound judgment when making decisions regarding patient safety and well-being.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Incorporated evidence-based practice into daily clinical activities.
- Demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and LPNs to fulfill daily nursing duties.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, laboratory test results, medication history review and physical examinations.
- Prepared patients for surgery by administering pain medication, sedatives and analgesics.
- Educated patients on medications, procedures, and treatments to enhance their understanding and engagement in care.
- Advocated for patient needs and assisted patients and families in receiving proper medical care during hospitalization.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Gambro Dialysis Center
Brandon, FL
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Ensured compliance with state regulations governing the practice of dialysis nursing.
- Evaluated patient response to dialysis treatments and adjusted plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for dialysis patients throughout their treatment plan.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control standards within the dialysis unit.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Educated patients on tailored nutrition guidelines to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Provided bedside nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced ICU setting, utilizing expert assessment, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Administered advanced life support measures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, and central line placement, according to established protocols.
- Communicated changes in patient clinical condition with physician.
- Conducted detailed assessments of patients' vital signs and medical history to detect changes in health status or deviations from normal range.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly assess complex clinical situations and develop appropriate interventions.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates and changes in condition.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
- Led nursing team on assigned shift, promoting collaboration and supporting professional development.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in critical care medicine through continuing education courses.
- Advocated for patient autonomy while providing compassionate end-of-life care during difficult palliative decisions.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to infection control practices and safety regulations.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired RNs providing guidance on professional development opportunities within the unit.
- Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Krankenpflege Schule
Kirchheimbolanden01-2010
BSN - Nursing
University Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX01-1985
Skills
- Critical care nursing and procedures
- Post-anesthesia care
- IV administration and vascular access
- Patient evaluation and safety
- Emergency response and teamwork
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Independent decision-making
- Patient advocacy and education
- Staff training
Affiliations
- American Association Critical Care Nurses, 02/2002, Current
- American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses 01/2024, Current
- American Nursing Association, 01/2013, Current
- Habitat for Humanity, 01/2013, Present
Certification
- Certified Critical Registered Nurse (CCRN), 01/2002, Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 01/1997, Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 01/1997,Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 01/1997, Present
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) 04/2025, Present
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), 01/2004, Present
Languages
German, Native
Awards
- Daisy Award
- Honored Nurse Award
Volunteer Experience
Registered Nurse Volunteer, Outreach Center, Brandon, FL, Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, family members and visitors., Performed vital signs checks such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels., Assisted nurses with patient assessments, treatments and medications., Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information pertaining to patient care., Administered injections per physician orders as well as assisted in drawing blood samples from patients., Responded quickly and calmly during emergency situations while maintaining professional composure.
Timeline
CCRN
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
02.2026 - Current
CCRN
Advent Health Wesley Chapel
10.2025 - 02.2026
CCRN
Kaiser Permamente Baldwin Park
04.2025 - 08.2025
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Moffitt Cancer Center
06.2023 - 03.2025
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Moffitt Cancer Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Post Anesthesia Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
University Community Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1997
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Gambro Dialysis Center
01.1985 - 01.1990
Associate of Science - Nursing
Krankenpflege Schule
BSN - Nursing
University Texas at Arlington