Dedicated and detail-oriented cardiovascular intensive care nurse for more than 7 years. Diverse experience in caring for critically ill patients in all intensive care settings but specifically post cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses resulting in patient centered care and achievable patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Clinical Coordinator
Bayhealth Medical Center- Kent Campus
08.2016 - Current
Completed year long nurse residency program with evidence-based research project.
Works with critically ill intubated and tracheostomy patients.
Provided immediate care to post-surgical cardiothoracic patients requiring hourly monitoring and collaboration with cardiac surgeons.
Set up and monitored life support and equipment such as IABP, CRRT, ECMO, invasive hemodynamic monitoring via arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and Edwards Lifescience Hemosphere.
Participated in quality improvement activities as assigned by management including rounding with physician partners or participating in meetings/task forces related to specific areas of interest such as infection control or safety initiatives.
Acts as a resource and charge nurse while maintaining a full ICU patient assignment.
Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Student Nurse Extern
Christiana Care Health System
06.2015 - 08.2016
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesley College
Dover
05.2016
Skills
Protocol and Procedure Improvement
Clinical Preceptor
Charge Nurse
Patient/family centered care
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Empathy
Leadership
Teamwork
Certification
ACLS/BLS
IABP, CRRT, Impella, EKOS, NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Clinical Coordinator
Bayhealth Medical Center- Kent Campus
08.2016 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Christiana Care Health System
06.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesley College
ACLS/BLS
IABP, CRRT, Impella, EKOS, NIHSS
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