Meryem Costa
Fayetteville,North Carolina
Summary
Accomplished RN with extensive experience in ICU/CVICU/Open Heart at FirstHealth of the Carolinas- Moore Regional, adept in managing critical post-operative care and implementing effective patient interventions. Demonstrates exceptional skills in hemodynamics and collaborative care, significantly improving patient outcomes. Expert in vent management and renowned for exceptional patient education and recovery support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- ICU/CVICU/Open Heart
Firsthealth of the Carolinas- Moore Regional
2023.02 - Current
- Admitted sedated patients from the operating room after cardiothoracic surgeries such as: CABG, AVR, and MVR
- Worked wit intubated and trached patients frequently
- Managed chest tubes, foleys, central lines, swans, arterial lines, etc
- Closely monitored hemodynamically unstable patients and implemented appropriate interventions
- Assisted healthcare providers with procedures such central line insertion, chest tube placement and removal, wound vac dressing changes, intubation, and extubation
- Care for patients requiring IABP support before and after cardiac surgery.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
FirstHealth of the Carolinas- Moore Regional
2023.02 - Current
- Manage and implement patient care for cardiovascular needs such as rapid atrial fibrillation, angina, and myocardial infarction.
- Provide post operative care for the following: Thoracic surgery, Vascular bypass surgical, Cardiac cath, TAVR, GI post surgical, Pacemaker placement, vats, etc.
- Collaborate with health care professionals to formulate a plan of care based on patient needs.
- Providing discharge education for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Northeastern University
Charlotte, United States09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2019
Skills
- ICU/CVICU/Open Heart
- Skilled cardiac care nurse
- Vent management
- Experience with various inotrope/pressor medications
- Hemodynamics
- Vascular care understanding
- Invasive/non-invasive monitoring
- Pain/Sedation management
- Chest tube management
- EKG interpretation
- IABP
- Electronic medication administration
- Epic computer documentation
Certification
- Registered nurse in NC- #353837
- ACLS/BLS- Present- 4/2023-4/2025
- AACN Member- 2024- Present
Timeline
RN- ICU/CVICU/Open Heart
Firsthealth of the Carolinas- Moore Regional
2023.02 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
FirstHealth of the Carolinas- Moore Regional
2023.02 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
SUNY Stony Brook
- Registered nurse in NC- #353837
- ACLS/BLS- Present- 4/2023-4/2025
- AACN Member- 2024- Present
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