Natasha Holycross

• Short-term Travel Contract in 36 bed general medical ICU.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

• 36 bed Medical/Surgical/Covid ICU.
• Trained and experienced in VV ECMO, Prismaflex CRRT, oncology, and kidney/liver transplants.
• Resource nurse trained to assist with critical patients, code blues, and breaks.
• Provided mentorship and training to new hires and travel nurses.

• Travel contract position in the ICU Float pool between La Jolla UCSD, and Hillcrest UCSD. This float consists of varied experience in the CCU, SICU/Trauma, Burn ICU, and Surgical/Oncology, and In-patient ED.
• Experience with COVID patients, and the difficulties in caring for this patient population, as well as keeping families updated from a distance.
• Able to adapt to new situations, new co-workers, and physicians on a daily basis while always maintaining a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Proven adaptability and flexibility with different types of units, patient population, and needs of the hospital.

• Responsible for the care of stabilization, care, and management of critically ill patients in a CVICU setting.
• Proficient with various computer systems such as Epic, Cerner, and AlexiCare
  
• Skilled in thorough assessment of critically ill patients as well as focused assessments to identify immediate and life-saving patient needs.
  
• Ability to interpret complex hemodynamics, management of multiple lines and access devices, and knowledge of when to alert the physician of any patient changes.  
• Actively engage in patient and family teaching to facilitate meaningful discussions about what is best for both the patient and family.
  

• Hired and trained as a new graduate in a Medical ICU, Neuro ICU and CVICU setting.
• Specialized training in the care of fresh open-heart patients directly from the OR.
• Accurate and knowledgeable administration of emergent and maintenance patient medications, including the titration of vasoactive medications.
• Additional training in the management of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Ventricular-Assist Devices, CRRT, and EVD's. 
• Able to work effectively with a close-knit team using excellent communication skills.

• Provided compassionate and empathetic patient care
• Floated between telemetry, oncology, hospice, ICU, and ortho floors depending on hospital needs.
• Responsible for accurate and timely vital signs, blood sugar measurements, EKG’s, and bladder scanning.
• Assist and coordinate with RN’s to provide the best patient care possible.
• Ensure proper documentation and charting in EPIC.
• Alerting RN’s with critical information, or with patient deterioration.

• Provided thorough intensive training for new employees encompassing food, beverage selections, hospitality and point of sale system
• Integral in the successful grand opening of the restaurant and the “W” Hotel Scottsdale which included building strong guest relationships and marketing at third party events
• Supervised new and established employees during breakfast and lunch shifts.
• Maintained excellent customer satisfaction, ensuring repeat satisfied guests.  

• Built a highly competent team and assisted in the ongoing training, supervision, and evaluation of staff members
• Developed, implemented and administered policies and procedures designed to support the values, mission and overall objectives of the company
• Recognized for successfully cultivating long term, stable staff with team centered philosophy
• Full management responsibility for all personnel issues including promotions, discipline, and other performance-related matters
• Used detailed Excel spreadsheets for calculating cash drops, labor and liquor costs

Volunteered 1 day a week providing vaccinations and Flu Shots in the student health center for several months.  

Ensured proper techniques in handling needles, sterility, and vaccination dosages.

Presented at Harper College Alumni Conference on Intra-aortic Ballon Pump Management, Complications, and Troubleshooting.