Motivated and compassionate critical care nurse with 15 months of experience in intensive care units at University of Chicago Hospital. Seeking to strengthen professional development and direct care in the burn intensive care unit.
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Work History
ICU Supplemental Nurse
University Of Chicago Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Float between the Burn ICU (over 192 hours), Surgical ICU, Cardiac Vascular ICU, Neurological ICU, Multi-specialty ICU, and the Medical ICU to provide immediate and sensitive care to 2 critical patients per shift.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including MDs, APNs, Respiratory Therapists, and Pharmacy Technicians.
Provide and appreciate nursing teamwork to enhance quality of care.
Manage and assess different patient populations with medical devices including Mechanical Ventilators, CVVHD, Balloon Pumps, LVADs, PCA devices, Tracheostomies, and Wound vacs.
Continuously monitor patients' statuses through telemetry monitoring including arterial blood pressures, central venous pressures and pulmonary arterial pressures.
Provide direct nurse care including IV starts, frequent blood draws, wound care, patient education, and updating patient care plans.