Krista A. Cottingham

Work History

CNCU/CSU

03.2020 - Current

Ambulatory surgery providing acute care to patients coming for elective cardiac procedures (interview, screen, assess, educate, consent)
Manage pre-op and recovery of patient’s pre and post cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation, cardioversion, and other cardiac procedures
Maintenance and removal of arterial sheaths, certified in procedures requiring procedural sedation monitoring
Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

10.2017 - 08.2021

Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel
Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms
Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments
Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units, provide exceptional care under pressure
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery

Sutter Roseville Medical Center

12.2015 - 10.2017

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, specialized in the care of patients with heart attacks, unstable angina, cardiac dysrhythmia, respiratory distress, and sepsis
Titrating cardiac drips, infusing rapid blood products
Safely Monitor Swan lines, Arterial lines, Central lines, Peripheral lines.
Manage patients with DKA, follow insulin protocols, draw labs

Sutter Medical Center

07.2014 - 12.2015

Management of cardiac drips, chest tubes, pacemakers, tracheostomy, post open heart procedures. Care of left ventricular access devices and post cardiac transplant patients, stent placement, TAVR procedures/recovery, and general medical ICU patients (Sepsis, Stroke, STEMI)
Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.

Tampa General

08.2007 - 06.2008

Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with transplant of organs. Direct pre and post transplant care including: assessment, plan, intervention, implementation per nursing process. Nursing experience to provide basic to advanced bedside nursing care. Duties include: monitor vitals, labs, heart rhythm, maintain/start peripheral lines, and central lines per policy, consult with physicians and medical orders, coordinate with other interdisciplinary team members
Care of left ventricular access devices and post heart transplant. Nursing experience to provide basic to advanced bedside nursing care. Duties include: monitor vitals, labs, heart rhythm, maintain/start peripheral lines, and central lines per policy, consult with physicians and medical orders, coordinate with other interdisciplinary team members
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, administer anti-rejection medications and provide support to patients and their families