Experienced and compassionate nurse with 21+ years of experience at MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center caring for complex and often critically-ill pediatric & adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Skilled in providing safe patient care in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to provide the best surgical outcome.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
07.2004 - Current
Assist in high-complexity pediatric & adult cardiac surgeries including CABG, valve repair/replacement, congenital defect repairs and ECMO cannulation.
Function as a circulating & scrub nurse, ensuring efficient setup, safe procedural flow and precise instrumentation.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists & ICU staff to optimize outcomes and continuity of care.
Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, safety protocols & cardiac OR standards
Support emergency procedures such as open chests, massive transfusion protocols and rapid ECMO initiation.
Filled in as cardiac charge nurse when needed and acted as knowledgeable resource for new nurses, surgical technologists and other staff.