Harley Cuff
Bronson Methodist Hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Kalamazoo,MI
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Neuro Critical Care
5 Months- Coordinated patient flow, admissions, and discharges to enhance unit efficiency and ensure timely bed placement.
- Directed shift assignments, optimizing acuity, staffing resources, and nursing skill mix to support effective unit operations.
- Monitored clinical priorities, escalating changes in patient condition to ensure rapid response from appropriate providers and response teams.
- Collaborated with physicians, case management, and ancillary teams to resolve patient care concerns quickly.
- Assisted during acute stroke call downs by providing immediate nursing support.
Neuro Critical Care Registered Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Perform comprehensive, high-frequency neurological assessments (GCS, NIH Stroke Scale, cranial nerve evaluation) with a strong ability to detect subtle deviations from baseline and escalate care to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provide advanced management of invasive monitoring and life-support devices (arterial lines, EVDs, CVCs, lumbar drains, and ventilators
- Managed intracranial pressure through continuous monitoring and intervention strategies. and external ventricular drain care.
- Provided total patient care for two high-acuity, critically ill patients with conditions such as ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, traumatic brain injuries, status epilepticus, post-operation, and post-interventional radiology.
- Cared for post-cardiac arrest (ROSC) patients requiring advanced critical care management, including targeted temperature management, invasive monitoring, frequent assessments, and medication titrations to ensure optimal recovery.
- Adapt neurocritical care expertise to manage medical ICU patients, delivering comprehensive care for complex medical conditions (eg. Sepsis, respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction).
- Perform bedside hemodialysis using Tablo machines, ensuring proper setup, initiation, and monitoring of treatment to ensure hemodynamic stability throughout the course of the treatment.
Neuro Critical Care Nurse Extern
7 Months- Assisted in routine assessments, documenting vital signs and patient information accurately.
- Supported medication administration by preparing doses under supervision, reinforcing adherence to safety standards.
- Provided patient care under supervision, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments.
- Supported nursing staff with daily tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 5 Months- Monitored vital signs and documented changes for timely medical interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient progress records and communicated critical updates to healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance dignity and foster independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement tailored care plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by actively listening and employing responsive care techniques to address concerns.
- Supported patients in daily living activities, promoting their comfort and overall well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Dean's List Fall 2023
- Dean's List Spring 2024
- Dean's List Fall 2024
Skills
Airway management assistance( eg. intubations
bag-mask ventilation)
Sedation and Analgesic management
Invasive line setup and maintenance
Advanced Hemodynamic monitoring
Management of vasoactive drips and hyperosmolar therapies (eg. titration of pressors
sedatives
paralytics)
Basic ventilator management (modes
ABG interpretation
troubleshooting)
Rapid recognition of patient deterioration
Code response and ACLS proficiency
Neurological assessments (GCS
NIHSS
stroke protocols)
Calm performance under pressure
High attention to detail
Affiliations
- Student Nurses Association
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Mentored first-semester nursing students at Bronson School of Nursing, providing guidance on curriculum structure, program expectations, and strategies for academic and clinical success.
- Assisting second-semester nursing students in intravenous line competency and successful IV starts.
- Guided nursing students in performing comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and obtaining vital signs in an assisted living setting, reinforcing skills and patient care techniques.
- Preceptor: Mentoring new graduate nurses in transitioning to the role of the primary nurse
- Hand-Hygiene Champion
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Neuro Critical Care
Bronson Methodist Hospital
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Neuro Critical Care Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Neuro Critical Care Nurse Extern
Bronson Methodist Hospital
06.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services
08.2021 - 01.2024Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency at Lansing West
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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