Monica Mickle

Registered Nurse, 2006-Current

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, NH-FMC

Winston-Salem, NC (28 beds)

Staff/Charge/ECMO specialist

-cared for and monitored critical patients following cardiac and thoracic surgeries

-managed the titration of IV drips: vasoactive, inotropic, vasodilation, Insulin, and anticoagulant

-comfortable with blood administration and monitoring

-qualified in Swan Ganz and Chest Tube initiation, monitoring, and management

-preceptored nurses joining the CVICU

-qualified and experienced in management of patients with LVADs, IABPs, Impellas, and CRRT

-ECMO primary RN competent in monitoring and managing patients on VV ECMO and VA ECMO

-ECMO specialist trained in the running of Cardiohelp and CentriMag

-competent in the use of EPIC documentation system

-certified and provided care during recovery phase of cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries

-patient advocate

-able to communicate directly with providers to provide the best and safest practice

Registered Nurse, July 2002-2006

Intensive Care Unit, NH-FMC; Winston-Salem, NC (40 bed)

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Team Leader

-monitored and provided care to patients with a variety of illnesses

-managed IV therapy: drips titration, antibiotic therapy, pain management, monitored blood and blood products

-assessed patient conditions, documented changes and collaborated with interstitial to treat patients

-managed 40 bed ICU in Team Leader Role

2004-2006

-prioritized patient care while supporting staff assignments

-triaged and assisted with care of new admissions

-managed staffing needs and patient flow

CNA in high school and during nursing school to learn basic care of patients.