Compassionate Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience providing comprehensive care to critically ill patients- particularly those recovering from cardiac surgeries. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU/SICU
Mercy Hospital Springfield
06.2023 - Current
Managed invasive mechanical ventilation, including troubleshooting alarms and collaborating with respiratory therapists on weaning protocols
Interpreted invasive hemodynamic monitoring data from arterial lines and Swan-Ganz (PA) catheters
Provided immediate post-operative care for patients after open-heart surgery, including chest tube management, epicardial pacing, and extubation
Titrated vasoactive and inotropic drips to achieve patient-specific goals, including mean arterial pressure (MAP) and cardiac index (CI)
Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
Nurse Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
06.2023 - 06.2023
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.