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Molly Harris

Franklin,TN

Summary

Registered nurse with experience caring for complex cardiac, neurological, and critical care patients in fast-paced critical care units. Routinely supports charge nurse duties, responds quickly to changing conditions, and collaborates closely with providers to improve patient outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ascension St. Thomas
Nashville, TN
10.2023 - Current
  • Administering high-risk IV drips and IV push medications, including heparin, amiodarone, diltiazem, nicardipine, milrinone, nitroglycerin, insulin, and dobutamine.
  • Monitoring NSTEMI and STEMI patients before and after cardiac catheterization procedures.
  • Treating patients with various cardiac arrhythmias and responding promptly to new-onset rhythm changes.
  • Escalating care quickly for acutely ill patients requiring higher level of care.
  • Managing three to five acutely ill cardiac short stay patients.
  • Communicating in an empathetic, professional manner with patients, family members, providers, and colleagues.
  • Routinely serving as fill-in charge nurse on day and night shifts.

Registered Nurse

Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, Illinois
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed patients with varied critical care needs, including neuro trauma and cardiovascular conditions

Managed care for ventilated patients with artificial airways, ensuring stability and comfort.

  • Escalated care needs quickly during respiratory failure, hemodynamic instability, or septic shock.
  • Administered and monitored drips including esmolol, diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, morphine, pantoprazole, and furosemide while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and facilitate discharge planning.
  • Delivered comprehensive care for patients with chest tubes, pleural drains, and arterial lines post-VATS, Amulet/Watchman, and cardiac catheterization procedures for optimal recovery.
  • Provided safe care for four to five ICU stepdown patients during 12-hour night shifts in fast-paced Level I trauma center.
  • Assessing for neurologic complications every two hours following significant head trauma.
  • Assisting with bedside procedures such as thoracentesis and chest tube removal.
  • Cross-trained to float to Advocate Condell nonspecialized ICU.

Cross-trained to float to Advocate Condell's nonspecialized ICU

Program Manager

William & Mary Washington Center
Washington, DC
08.2015 - 02.2021
  • Developed and implemented inaugural comprehensive fundraising plan for W&M Washington Center.
  • • Designed and executed a comprehensive first-time fundraising plan for the W&M Washington Center
  • Drafted and administered university-wide request for proposal and faculty selection process.
  • Finalized faculty contracts and program timelines, assuming responsibilities typically assigned to associate director.
  • Partnered with W&M Studio for Teaching and Learning to onboard faculty and launch hybrid online classes.
  • Coordinated speaker and site visit schedules for faculty during transition from Washington Center director.
  • Built working relationships with W&M Annual Giving and Corporate and Foundation Relations teams.

Compiled list of top DC-area corporations for engagement and solicitation. First for university.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05-2009

Skills

  • BLS, ACLS certified since 2022
  • NIHSS certified 2022, 2026
  • Certified arterial and venous sheath removal
  • Proficient with Epic and Cerner charting systems
  • Inclusivity and equity trained

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ascension St. Thomas
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Advocate Condell Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023

Program Manager

William & Mary Washington Center
08.2015 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loyola University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Minnesota
Molly Harris