Justine Sykes
Arlington,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated CVICU Nurse with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Confident in caring for critically-ill individuals recovering from cardiothoracic surgeries and procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVICU Staff Nurse
VHC Health
Arlington, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Cared for patients post TAVR, EVAR, VATS, TEVAR, & Open Heart Surgery on a 14-bed unit.
- Served as Charge Nurse which responsibilities included; collaborating with the interdisciplinary team serving as a resource to new to practice nurses, maintaining safe and effective care, managing patient transfers and admissions, and, anticipate unit needs.
- Monitored and managed invasive hemodynamic equipment to assess patient status and safety during immediate postoperative phase.
- Able to assess and intervene appropriately for patient decompensation.
- Well versed in the use of medical devices like IABP, CCRT, Impella, & Lumbar Drain.
- Revised unit Standards of Care using current Evidence-Based Practice.
Supplemental Pool Staff Nurse
VHC Health
Arlington, VA
07.2021 - 08.2022
- 1-year ANCC Nurse Residency Program centered around professional development and education during the advanced beginner stage. Completed an evidence-based project focused on improving EHR reporting pathways.
- Clinical experience in Ortho Surgery, General Surgery, Trauma, Neurology, Cardiac/Tele, & IMCU.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
Northfield, VT05.2021
Skills
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Airway Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
Affiliations
- VHC Health Night Shift Council Chair (January 2024-Present)
- CVICU Unit Council Member (January 2022- Present)
- ANCC Magnet Champion (April 2023- April 2024)
- Nurse Residency Advisory Board Member (January 2024-Present)
- Clinical Excellence Award Nominee (2024)
- Daisy Award Nominee (2021-2023)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse
- Critical Care Certified Nurse
Timeline
CVICU Staff Nurse
VHC Health
08.2022 - Current
Supplemental Pool Staff Nurse
VHC Health
07.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse
- Critical Care Certified Nurse
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