Nakisa Baher
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Highly skilled Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse with strong background in critical care. Demonstrated strengths include time management, critical thinking, and effective communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams. Previous roles highlighted ability to improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and providing compassionate care. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Bryan Health
Lincoln , NE
07.2018 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient's cardiac status, vital signs, and laboratory values.
- Provided direct care to patients with various cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias and heart failure.
- Performed bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion, central line insertion, chest tube insertion, ECG monitoring, and pacemaker placement.
- Expert in providing care for patients with devices such as CRRT, ECMO, impella, IAPB, and RVAD.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in treatments or medications for the patient.
- Participated in daily rounds with multidisciplinary team members to discuss plan of care for each patient.
- Assisted in emergency situations such as code blue or rapid response events.
- Actively participated in unit meetings providing feedback on process improvement initiatives.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
ECMO Specialist
Bryan Health, East Campus
Lincoln , NE
10.2020 - Current
- Performed ECMO cannulation and decannulation for patients in critical condition.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, and cardiac rhythm.
- Provided comprehensive care to the patient while on ECMO support including monitoring of organ function and adjusting settings accordingly.
- Coordinated with other medical personnel to ensure proper implementation of patient treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments administered and changes to the ECMO system settings.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted ECMO parameters as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Conducted regular rounds in ICU and CCU units to assess patients' conditions during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were readily available for efficient operation of the ECMO machine.
- Evaluated laboratory values and monitored drug levels during ECMO treatment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding post-operative care plans for patients on ECMO support.
- Initiated life-saving interventions when necessary in order to stabilize a patient's condition prior to transport or surgery.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Obtained specimens or samples for laboratory work.
- Prioritized patient care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan College Of Health Sciences
Lincoln, NE05-2018
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Clinical Decision Making
- Sedation administration
- Organizational abilities
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ECMO Specialist
Bryan Health, East Campus
10.2020 - Current
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Bryan Health
07.2018 - Current
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan College Of Health Sciences
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