Kivonni Wright
Registered Nurse
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Accomplished CTICU Nurse, now a PMHNP student at Chamberlain University, transitioning from critical care to psychiatric-mental health. Expertise in managing complex patients and advocating for families in high-stress settings. Currently gaining hands-on experience in psychopharmacology and therapy during final practicum rotations. Eager to apply a unique blend of critical care and psychiatric training to provide holistic mental healthcare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Hackensack University Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Electronic Medical Record Documentation: EPIC
- Provide cardio-thoracic intensive care management to post open heart/cardio-vascular surgical patient in accordance with JHACO-CABG Disease Specific Certification, and Magnet level hospital guidelines and standards of practice.
- Manage patients post-op sternontomy and minimally invasive CABG, heart valve repair and replacement, structural heart repair, AAA repair/ replacement (TAVR) procedures.
- Manage patients with advanced cardiac devices and Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices such as VAD, Heart- mate II/III, Impella 2.5/CP/5.5 & RP, Intra- Aortic Balloon Pump, and VA/VV ECMO Support.
- Manage/ titrate multiple critical care drips such as sedation, neuromuscular blocking, anti-hypertensive, vasopressor and inotropic medications in hemodynamically unstable post-op surgical patients.
- Assess and manage advanced equipment and invasive lines, such as ventilators, pulmonary artery catheters, central lines, midline catheters, CCRT, and arterial lines
- Manage advance airways, wean, and extubate post-op ventilated patient as per nurse driven hospital protocols.
- Participate in multi- disciplinary rounds for patient plan of care and management.
- Daisy award nomination
- Nurse Leader Immersion Program
Staff Nurse, Heart Failure/Cardiology
Hackensack UMC
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Charge nurse; Preceptor
- Pressure Injury Prevention Champion
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Telemetry transport of patient on cardiac monitoring
- Hackensack Meridian People First Award Winner
Health Unit Coordinator
Hackensack University Medical Center, CTICU
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit Based Council Member.
- Provides transport services for surgical and diagnostic patients.
- Provides clerical duties: placing charts in proper order, stamping documents. including EMS log with date and name of patient, gathering and organization of emergency patient data, preparing charts, collecting data and completing general clerical duties.
- Acts as receptionist and answers telephone, relays messages, places calls; interact with patients, families, visitors, staff and other departments in a professional manner.
- Assisted in opening and maintaining PPE on COVID ICU units.
- Assisted with proning of COVID patients.
- Educate pre/post cardiac surgical patients on how to register for My Learning Center.
- Assisted in composing the Fall Prevention Initiative for post op cardiac patients.
- Participant in the Early Mobility Program for patients in Cardiac Surgery.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system
- Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Caldwell University, Nursing Major, Criminal Justice Minor
Caldwell05.2023
High School Diploma -
Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI)
Wayne, NJ06.2019
Skills
Responsible; Reliable; Critical thinking; Patient and family advocate
Certification
American Heart Associates Basic Life Support (BLS) exp. 5/2027
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Hackensack University Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Heart Failure/Cardiology
Hackensack UMC
08.2023 - 11.2024
Health Unit Coordinator
Hackensack University Medical Center, CTICU
10.2019 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Caldwell University, Nursing Major, Criminal Justice Minor
High School Diploma -
Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI)
Skills
Responsible; Reliable; Patient and family advocate