Mackenzie Cain
Cincinnati
Summary
Dynamic Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse with extensive experience at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, excelling in critical care nursing and advanced cardiac life support. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Circulate diagnostic left heart catheterizations, interventional catheterizations, right heart catheterizations, pulmonary thrombectomy and thrombolytic therapy, and pericardiocentesis. Also structural heart cases and hybrid OR cases including TAVR's, Watchman's, PFOs/ASDs/VSDs, Mitral and Tricuspid clips, Angiovac, Alphavac, and ECPR's.
- Experienced with circulating cases requiring Impella, IABP, ECMO, TVP, ROTA, shockwave, and laser.
- Involved in peripheral cases including lower extremity angiograms/interventions, SMA and renal stenting, and DVT thrombectomy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitor and document procedures via Merge and Epic.
- Offer assistance during emergencies such as mixing medications, performing compressions, administering blood, managing arrhythmias, and running codes as needed.
- Facilitated the day as a charge nurse in the Cath Lab and collaborated with fellow nurses, techs, and physicians to facilitate and prioritize the day.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Remain calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Care for patients with devices such as ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT, as well as post-op open heart surgery and transplant patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2022
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Radiation safety
- Medical documentation
- Clinical decision making
- Nursing work delegation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Critical care nursing
- Policy adherence
- Physician assistance
- Medical equipment operation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Infection control practices
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
07.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
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