Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with six years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Delivered bedside care to patients in a high acuity 24 bed unit
Used devices to aid in patient care such as continuous renal replacement therapy, targeted temperature management for post cardiac arrest, EKOS catheters, and pacemakers
Cared for patients recovering from post-percutaneous coronary interventions, trauma surgery, patients with ARDS requiring manual prone therapy, acute stroke care with alteplase management, complex respiratory failure patients requiring advanced ventilator support, and management of patients with cardiac, septic, and hypovolemic shock
Coordinated patient care with collaboration from interdisciplinary team
Precepted and mentored over five new graduate nurses facilitating teaching methods to their individual learning style
Frequently used advanced cardiac life support in emergent situations
Travel Nurse
Memorial Health
Cared for patients in the critical phase of recovery from cardiac and thoracic surgeries
Experienced with various inotrope/pressor medications such as Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Neosynephrine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Vasopressin
Proficiency interpreting EKG cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic monitoring
Focused on airway management, pain management, safety precautions, emotional support, and educated patients and families on steps to initiate rehabilitation process after surgery
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2021
Cared for patients directly from the operating room including liver transplants, kidney transplants, pancreas transplants, thoracic oncology, breast oncology, ear, nose and throat (ENT), endocrinology, pancreas and biliary oncology, minimally invasive gastric surgery, urology, gynecological, colorectal, oral maxillofacial surgery, trauma, orthopedics, and vascular
Evaluated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment including pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output monitors, arterial lines, central venous pressures, and bedside telemetry monitors for acute changes
Analyzed patient conditions to titrate continuous intravenous medications including vasoactive drugs, anesthetics, paralytics, and narcotics
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team in beside procedures including intubation, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, chest tube, and central line insertion
In emergency cases, immediate care was given using basic and advanced cardiac life support
Proctor newly hired nurses and students
Educate patient and family members on organ transplantation care for optimal patient outcomes
Facilitated family discussions on plan of care and withdrawal of life support in a supportive and caring environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida
05.2018
Prerequisite studies - undefined
State College of Florida
Venice, Florida
05.2016
Skills
Health care policy
Hospital rules and regulations
Medical products and equipment
Organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Oral communication
Written communication
Stamina for long shifts
Certification
Critical Care Registered Nurse, AACN, 10/01/20 - Present, 2000621416
Registered Nurse, State of Florida, 06/01/18 - Present, RN 9488396
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Current
Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, Current
References
Lee Fosco, Boone, Boone, Boone, Koda & Frook, 941-488-6716
Rebecca Bishop, Aluminum Works Showcase Screens, Inc., 941-488-2141
Personal Information
Title: RN, CCRN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2021
Travel Nurse
Memorial Health
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Prerequisite studies - undefined
State College of Florida
Critical Care Registered Nurse, AACN, 10/01/20 - Present, 2000621416
Registered Nurse, State of Florida, 06/01/18 - Present, RN 9488396
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Current
Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, Current
Travel Nurse
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
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