Marie Kirwan
Royal Oak,MI
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, adept at managing critical airways and advanced life support systems. Proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through rapid triage and effective communication while ensuring a supportive and empathetic environment in a Level 1 trauma hospital. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Detroit, MI
05.2024 - Current
- Managed complex medical equipment such as ventilators, drips (sedation, paralytics, and vasopressors) and monitors.
- Preceptor for new nurses joining the PICU; provided guidance on policies and procedures along with clinical support when needed.
- Performed advanced nursing skills such as assisting with intubations, extubations, chest tube insertions, and various emergent bedside procedures.
- Managed and monitored patients following numerous intensive surgeries.
- Monitored patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid, and electrolyte imbalances.
Nurse Intern, CVICU
Ascension Providence Hospital
Southfield, MI
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed and monitored patients on ventilators and other advanced life support situations.
- Worked under direct supervision of RN to provide bedside care, treatments, and clinical documentation for patient.
- Developed strong organizational abilities while managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI05.2024
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Management of critical airways such as orotracheal tubes, nasotracheal tubes, and tracheostomies
- Experience with ECMO, CRRT, Berlin Heart, and other LVAD devices
- Managed chest ports, central, and arterial lines
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified
- Administration of chemotherapy and blood products
- Seizure management
- Rapid triage and prioritization
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PICU
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Intern, CVICU
Ascension Providence Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy