Staff Registered Nurse – Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita, KS
05.2023 - Current
Managed critically ill trauma and surgical ICU patients in a 26-bed Level I Trauma Center, including patients with multiple traumatic injuries, CABG recovery, and multi-organ failure.
Managed mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions and invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
Responded rapidly to changes in patient condition while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely high-quality care.
Recipient of the daisy award in recognition of exceptional patient advocacy, compassionate, patient centered care and clinical excellence.
Travel Registered Nurse – Stepdown Critical Care
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
07.2024 - 01.2025
Provided care for high acuity stepdown patients while rapidly adapting to a new clinical environment.
Managed patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, complex medication administration, and close assessment for clinical deterioration.
Served as a clinical preceptor, supporting the orientation and development of nursing staff.
Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, documenting findings accurately for continuity of care.
Staff Registered Nurse – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita, KS
04.2022 - 04.2023
Provided specialized care for critically ill patients with cardiogenic shock, STEMI, and post-cardiac arrest syndrome.
Performed continuous hemodynamic assessment and titrated vasoactive and inotropic infusions.
Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, promoting understanding and adherence.
Trained new nursing staff on best practices, enhancing team competency and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Newman University
Wichita, KS
01-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler Community College
Wichita, KS
01-2019
Skills
Advanced critical care therapies: CRRT, Impella, Targeted Temperature Management (TTM), bedside ECMO support and postoperative CABG patient management
Experienced in titration of vasoactive and inotropic infusions including norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, nitroglycerin, milrinone, dopamine, and dobutamine
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines and central venous catheters
Mechanical ventilation management and respiratory support
Assisted with rapid sequence intubations, chest tube insertions, and bronchoscopies
Certification
Registered Nurse – State of Kansas, Expires: June 2027
CCRN (Adult)- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Expires: June 2028