Seasoned ICU nurse with extensive experience across multiple high-acuity settings, including emergency COVID-19 response at South Georgia Medical Center. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in critical care, including advanced life support and neuro assessments, coupled with a proven ability to adapt quickly and make decisive, life-saving decisions. Renowned for outstanding conflict resolution and patient care achievements.
BSN, RN
2 Years Experience, 4 Years Experience
BLS/ACLS protocol, Management of post code patients, Venous and Arterial Blood Draw, Assist with central and arterial line placement, Central and Arterial line use, care, and management, Neuro assessments, Seizure management and precautions, Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, Obtain and interpret 12-Lead EKG, Cardioversion/Defibrillation, Administration and titration of vasopressors, anti-hypertensive agents, sedatives, paralytic agents, diuretics, antiarrhythmics, narcotic analgesics, insulin and heparin drips., Ventilated Patients, ABG interpretation, Assist with set up and maintenance of chest tubes, Assist with intubations/extubations, Ambuing Technique, BiPAP/CPAP management, Care of patient with: COVID-19, ARDS, Pneumonia, COPD, CHF, Pulmonary Emboli, OSA, Tracheostomy, Insert/maintain PEG/NGT/OGT/J-Tube/Dobhoff, Care and maintenance of Ostomies, Care of acute upper and lower GI Bleed, Administration of TPN/PPN, Insert/maintain urinary drainage tubes, CRRT (Prismaflex/Prismax), Targeted Temperature Management/Hypothermia management, Ability to interact with a diverse population of patients between ages of 15+ with acute and chronic conditions in the ICU environment, Promptly recognizes changes in a patient's condition, and ability to critically think and problem solve and resolve conflict, Ability to make decisions accurately and immediately in crisis situations, Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to situations, and continually strives to expand professional knowledge and responsibilities.