Madison Nintzel

• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to post-operative vascular and general surgery patients in a high-acuity medical-surgical setting.
• Monitored and managed patients following procedures including bypass grafts, amputations, bowel resections, and abdominal surgeries (e.g. Whipple surgery).
• Performed focused vascular assessments, including neurovascular checks, Doppler pulse assessments, and monitoring for ischemia or compartment syndrome.
• Administered IV medications, blood products, and pain management therapies while ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Managed complex wound care, surgical drains, and negative pressure wound therapy.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, discharge planning, and patient education.
• Educated patients and families on post-operative care, medications, wound management, and lifestyle modifications.
• Utilized EPIC for accurate documentation and care coordination.

Step-Down Vascular Surgery Unit (Cross-Trained)

• Provided care for higher-acuity post-operative vascular patients requiring continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Interpreted telemetry, titrated vasoactive drips per protocol, and responded to acute changes in patient condition.
• Managed patients transitioning from ICU to step-down, ensuring continuity of care and early recognition of complications.