Malsha Fernando
Lutz,FL
Summary
A self-motivated, compassionate, accuracy-oriented, and dependable critical care nurse with good interpersonal skills seeking to obtain a position as a critical care nurse to develop skills and competence. I aim at providing the highest level of patient care under stressful circumstances including support to their families, utilizing my education and training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Baycare
12.2020 - Current
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by monitoring PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes
- Cared for culturally diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
Registered Nurse, Procederal
Vein And Vascular Institute
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
BayCare
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
BayCare
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
RN Supervisor
Medical Center Of Trinity
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Brandon Regional Health Centre
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Tampa, FL04.2015
Skills
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Sedation Management
- Chronic Renal Disease Management
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) recovery
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Chest Tubes
- Implantable and Transvenou Pacemakers
- PA Catheter, IABP, Impella, LVAD, ECMO, and CRRT patient management
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida 2015
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIH stroke certification
- The AACN: Preceptor Development Program
Timeline
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Baycare
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Procederal
Vein And Vascular Institute
05.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
BayCare
03.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
BayCare
09.2018 - 03.2020
RN Supervisor
Medical Center Of Trinity
12.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, PCU
Brandon Regional Health Centre
12.2015 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Keiser University
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida 2015
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIH stroke certification
- The AACN: Preceptor Development Program
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