McClaine Piontek
Mount Pleasant, SC,SC
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented ICU nurse with proven experience in administering IV therapies and educating families on post-operative care. Proficient at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimal recovery outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
North Charleston, SC
02.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and IV therapies to critically ill patients following established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to the medical team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Precepted junior nurses in best practices for critical care management and patient safety standards.
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
- Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk lung injury.
- Reduced recovery time for surgical ICU patients by providing comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management and wound care.
Volunteer
Self Regional Healthcare
Greenwood, SC
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Volunteered with Self Regional Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC08-2021
Associate of Science -
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC05-2020
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Pre-operative preparation
- Airway management
- Post operative care
- Ventilator management
- Arterial line management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Family support
- Critical thinking
- Honest and dependable
- Intravenous therapy
Critical Care Devices & Monitoring
- Managed External Ventricular Drains (EVD) and ICP bolts for intracranial pressure monitoring and CSF leakage
- Maintained and interpreted Arterial Lines for continuous hemodynamic monitoring
- Cared for patients with Central Lines (CVC) including CVP monitoring and vasoactive infusions
- Monitored and maintained Chest Tubes and drainage systems post-operatively and in trauma patients
- Provide care for patient with Temporary Pacemakers
- Monitored neurological status and maintained Lumbar Drains
- Provided care for mechanically ventilated patients, including tracheostomy (trach) management and airway care
- Maintained enteral feeding access (NG/OG/PEG) and nutrition support
- Managed wound VAC systems for complex surgical wounds
- Performed Doppler assessments to monitor perfusion in head and neck surgical patients, ensuring early detection of vascular compromise
Certification
- ACLS - Adult Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIHSS - NIH Stroke Scale
Leadership & Professional Development
- Preceptor for new ICU nurses and guided nursing students in learning
Timeline
Neuro/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Self Regional Healthcare
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Tri-County Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Associate of Science -
Tri-County Technical College