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Margaret White

Wilmington,NC

Summary

A dedicated CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) nurse with a proven track record of providing high-quality patient care in critical cardiac situations. Possesses extensive knowledge of cardiovascular conditions, advanced monitoring technologies, and life-saving intervention in high-stress environments. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Seeking to leverage my expertise and passion for nursing to make a meaningful impact in an ICU setting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RN

Novant Health NHRMC
03.2022 - Current
  • Recovers surgical patients immediately post-operation from cardiothoracic surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafting, transthoracic valve replacements, aortic and mitral valve replacements, and mechanical device support.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Cares for patients receiving various intravenous medications, including sedatives, inotropes, vasopressors, and blood products.
  • Cares for patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, via swan ganz pulmonary artery catheters, and temporary pacemakers.
  • Collaborates daily with cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and pulmonologists to individualize patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
12.2021

Skills

  • Co-Chair of the Nursing Shared Governance Council for Novant Health Hospital
  • Clinical preceptor for students and new ICU resident nurses
  • Night Shift Charge Nurse
  • Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Impella CP and Impella 55
  • Left Ventricular Assistive Device (Heartmate III)
  • CRRT
  • Ventilator Management
  • Respiratory Maintenance & Blood Gas Interpretation
  • Swan-Ganz Catheters

Certification

  • Registered Nursing License, Multi State, License #: 342616
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association
  • Cardiac Surgical Unit Advanced Life Support (CSU-ALS) Certified by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Cardiac Advanced Resuscitation Education (C.A.R.E.)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association – Certification Expected May 2023
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Certified RN certified by Novant Health

Timeline

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RN

Novant Health NHRMC
03.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina Wilmington

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