Levy Steele

• Delivers patient-centered care to critically ill patients who underwent:

- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

- Valve replacement and repairs via sternotomy

- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement( TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve repair via Mitral Clip( TMVR)

- Lung surgeries via video-assisted and robotic-assisted thoracoscopy as well as thoracotomy

- Open ascending or thoracic aortic aneurysm repair

- Open and endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair

- Convergent or Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation

- Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)

- Cardiogenic, hypovolemic, septic shock, heart failure, and post-op cardiac arrest patients

• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes, and central lines.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ system failures in critically ill patients.
• Educated patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care practices to promote understanding and adherence.
• Developed effective rapport with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, case managers, and other healthcare team members for seamless patient care coordination.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from ICU level of care to lower acuity units by providing thorough handoff reports at shift change or upon transfer discharge.
• Promoted a culture of safety by promptly identifying potential hazards in the unit and reporting incidents according to hospital policy.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Unit to continuously enhance patient care standards and practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
• Delivered high-quality direct patient care during emergency situations, calmly managing crisis events to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Assisted with advanced procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line placements, bronchoscopies, and endotracheal intubations under physician supervision.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during clinical rotations, enhancing their knowledge base in critical care nursing practice.
• Act as charge nurse and preceptor to students, new hires, and experienced nurses going through the heart program.
• Developed educational materials to help patients understand their conditions, medications, and post-discharge care requirements.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive discharge instructions and resources for follow-up care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.