Misalena Lighthall
REGISTERED NURSE
Maineville,OH
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse eager to provide compassionate and impactful care for patients in all health and living conditions. Committed to integrating new and emerging care techniques. Dedicated to individualized healthcare planning to provide optimal outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
07.2002 - 07.2007
- Observed patients' hemodynamics and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of medical surgical ICU by caring for patients with ventilators, CRRT, SWAN Ganz catheters, arterial lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2020
- Managed critically ill patients recovering from open heart surgery, pre and post operative phase. Responsible for chest tube management, ventilator care, pacing wires, central lines, Intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices, CRRT, V-V and V-A ECMO.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
ICU Charge Nurse
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2020
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes. Was on the Quality Improvement Committee as well as the Shared Leadership Committee.
- Responsible for daily assignments based on acuity of patients and skill set of nurses
- Responsible for weekly payroll
- Worked collaboratively with other units within the hospital on appropriate placement of patients based on acuity and staffing needs.
- Responded to emergency/codes throughout the hospital, part of the Medical Response/Code Team.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Provide exceptional care and support to the pediatric population recovering from acute illness and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the PICU, CICU, NICU and the OR.
- Responsible for managing various extracorporeal therapies- CRRT, Carpediem, Modified Aquapheresis, Standard Aquapheresis, Plasmapheresis, Leukopheresis, Red Blood Cell Exchange, MARS, Peritoneal Dialysis and LDL apheresis.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Participated in CLABSI policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.2002
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Nursing Assignments
- Temporary Pacemakers
- Chest Tubes
- Chronic Renal Disease Management
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Apheresis
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Patient Education
- Staff Development
Certification
- ACLS - 10/26/2021-10/2023
- BLS- 10/26/2021-10/2023
- PALS-10/26/2021-10/2023
- CCRN-1/31/2022-1/31/2025
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
08.2019 - Current
ICU Charge Nurse
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2020
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
07.2002 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
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