Nadine Maher, BSN, RN, CCRN
Tickfaw,Louisiana
Summary
Skilled and adaptable Registered Nurse with quality critical care experience across trauma, cardiovascular, and neuro settings. Proven ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients requiring advanced monitoring, life-saving interventions, and multidisciplinary coordination. Recognized for maintaining composure in high-pressure environments, delivering precise, evidence-based care, and acting as a clinical resource to peers. Committed to patient advocacy, continuous learning, and improving outcomes in fast-paced, dynamic ICU settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
North Oaks Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional detail oriented patient care, performed assessments and implemented nurse driven protocols and interventions at a 14 bed surgical trauma intensive care unit.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team on changes in patient condition to improve patient outcomes.
- Skilled in rapid assessment, stabilization and intervention during medical emergencies.
- Proficient in safe titration and management of vasoactive, sedative and paralytic medications.
- Strong knowledge and management in advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and neurological assessment.
- Specialized in post-operative care of open-heart surgery patients (e.g CABG, valve replacements and vascular surgeries) and the management of post op complications (e.g tamponade , hemorrhaging, vasoplegia and cardiac arrest).
- Experience in managing devices such as IABP, Impella, temp pacemakers, EVD, bolt, CRRT, and belmont rapid transfuser.
- Experience in caring for patients with hemorrhagic strokes, increased ICP and post neuro surgery.
- Competent in managing critical poly-trauma patients at this level 2 trauma center.
- Served as a resource on the unit as a preceptor
Firefighter / Operator
Natalbany Volunteer Fire Department
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Provided emergency medical care as a first responder at accident scenes, including CPR, uncontrolled hemorrhage, poly trauma, stroke, burns, smoke inhalation and assisted in patient stabilization.
- Operated under high-pressure conditions requiring rapid clinical decision-making, prioritization of patient needs, and strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with local hospitals and clinics during disaster drills and coordinated care with healthcare professionals in real-world emergencies.
- Took initiative in assigning roles, monitoring progress, and adjusting response strategies in real-time to ensure patient and responder safety
- Recognized for remaining level-headed in chaotic environments and supporting team members through crisis debriefings and stress management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Fitness And Human Peformance
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA06.2021
Licensure and Certifications
- Registered Nurse: Louisiana, License #224761
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - July 1st 2025 - June 30th 2028
- Trama Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - September 25th 2024 - September 30th 2028
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 1/24 - 1/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institute Stoke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
North Oaks Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Firefighter / Operator
Natalbany Volunteer Fire Department
06.2020 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Fitness And Human Peformance
Southeastern Louisiana University
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