Justin Lawrence
Fort Oglethorpe,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Cardiovascular Intensive Care Registered Nurse (RN) with three years of CVICU nursing technician experience and a year of critical care nursing experience. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse
CHI Memorial
01.2023 - Current
- Provided high quality critical care to patients post-op CAB, valve replacements, vascular surgeries.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, initiating vasoactive drips, ventilator management, assisting in central and arterial line placement.
- Proficient in applying hemodynamic data from PA catheter including; CVP, PA, CI, CO, SVR, and SV to patient care.
- Provided care for patients requiring advanced mechanical support such as IAPB, CRRT, Impella pumps, and ECMO (VA & VV).
- Utilized neuromuscular blocking agents with the use of BIS monitoring and the train of four.
- Also have experience in critical care nursing such as temporary pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous, transcutanious), EKOS catheters, chest tubes, and arterial line and sheath removals. \
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to provide quality patient centered care for hundreds of patients.
- Served as a trained preceptor to help teach and encourage nursing students and new graduate nurses.
CVICU Nurse Technician
CHI Memorial
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients, families, and fellow staff members by remaining approachable and knowledgeable about all aspects of nursing care.
- Provided prompt and deliberate emergency services such as high quality CPR.
- Strived for a greater understanding and education of critical care nursing with focus in cardiovascular surgery.
Emergency Medical Technician
Amtran EMS
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Streamlined patient assessment process by quickly determining chief complaints and prioritizing treatment interventions based on severity.
- Observed patient behavior and presentations to report changes to medical personnel.
- Trained in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and vital sign assessment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA12.2022
Skills
- CCRN
- ECMO, CRRT, Impella pumps, IABPs
- Vasoactive drips, Inotropic drips, Anti-arrhythmic drips
- Weight based based medication administration
- BLS & ACLS
- NIHSS Certification
- Post-op CAB, MVR, AVR recovery
- External and Internal pacing devices
- EKOS catheters
- Critical Thinking
- Precepting
Certification
CCRN
ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse
CHI Memorial
01.2023 - Current
CVICU Nurse Technician
CHI Memorial
08.2020 - 01.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Amtran EMS
08.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalton State College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dalton State College
CCRN
ACLS/BLS
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