Compassionate Registered Nurse with background in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). Display strong clinical skills in actively following-up with medical staff to ensure patient care plans are effectively implemented. Focused on providing top-quality patient care and education, resulting in improved health outcomes. Demonstrated ability to handle high-stress situations and make critical decisions during the course of patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Memorial Health University Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Fill in the charge nurse.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Provided direct patient care in a CVICU setting, including assessments, vital sign monitoring, medication administration and documentation.
Provided emotional support and comfort during end-of-life situations.
Proficient in managing all patient care for cardiac devices, such as Impella (CP, RP, 5.5), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO VA and VV), Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Swan-Ganz.
Ventilator Management: Proficiency with ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
Proficiency with Swan-Ganz catheters, PICC lines, and arterial lines.
Direct patient care in open-heart post-op patients.
Assist with chest tube insertions and manage at the bedside.
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) – proficient in setting up, managing, and troubleshooting.
Acted as a preceptor for new nurses orienting to the unit.
Administered intravenous fluids and IV medications as ordered by physician.
CVICU Nurse Extern
Memorial Health University Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2023
Maintained continuity of care by observing and reporting any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
Monitored and documented patient vitals, intake/output levels, and reported any concerns to the care team.
Performed activities of daily living on patients such as bathing, eating, and daily hygiene tasks. Including CHG cloth baths and oral care.
Ability to independently manage expected tasks for role and provide exceptional care to acute patients.
Assistant
Fonda Davis Salon
08.2018 - 04.2020
Role model establishing standards for professional conduct, ensuring, and providing support for staff and clients.
Maintaining Salon operational systems that resulted in a high morale employee work environment, and excellent customer experience.
Receptionist
Wayne Family Practice
05.2017 - 08.2017
Assisted Patients, made appointments, and maintained medical records.
File, fax, and chart patients charts and documents.
Cashier
Jones Prescription Shop
08.2016 - 05.2017
Dedicated professional with expertise at communicating with management and Staff.
Ability to maintain high productivity, execute policies, procedures, analyze operations and achieve high quality customer service.