Registered Nurse with experience in varying levels of inpatient acuity with an expertise in Cardiac Medical Critical Care. Skilled in the development and delivery of nursing education. Accomplished in working with unit leadership to develop goals in improving delivery of patient care, quality and safety. Proven leadership focused on working with nurses individually towards goals in their professional development and supporting them in their needs on a day to day basis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Educator- Clinical Professional Development
Ascension St. Vincent
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - Current
Perform new hire orientation check-ins, including virtual, email, and in-person
Collaboration with Unit Leadership on development of Performance Improvement plans and meetings with associates in orientation
Collaboration with Unit Leadership on associate development and just-in-time educational needs
Development of Competency Based Orientation packets for in-hospital Nursing and Nursing Support Staff
Development and implementation of evidence based educational programming including Service Line specialty classes including: Critical Care Investigations, Progressive Care Fundamentals, Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Course, Dischargeable VAD Initial Course, Dischargeable VAD Update Course, Transplant and Pulmonary Artery Hypertension Initial Course, Transplant and Pulmonary Artery Hypertension Update Course, NxStage CRRT Initial Course, Open Sternotomy Unit Simulation, CV Device Update Course Impella and Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
Collaboration with Unit Leadership on continued education through Annual Learning Plan by looking at units specific needs assessment with a focus on development, implementation, and evaluation of education
Provide education coordination for new products, product conversions, and/or product refresher training in collaboration with The Resource Group and Vendor representation
Delivery of education for Regional Onboarding and New Graduate Residency programs
Registered Nurse, Resource Pool
IU Health Arnett
Lafayette, IN
07.2021 - 05.2022
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations in varying levels of acuity including Med/Surg, PCU and ICU
Managed patient care from admission to discharge
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patient and determined next course of action
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patients
Provided personalized education to patients, family members and caregivers on patient care instructions utilizing teach back method when appropriate
Registered Nurse, ICU
IU West Hospital- Intensive Care Unit
Avon, Indiana
11.2020 - 07.2021
Provided Nursing care to acutely ill patient population including management of ventilator, titratable drips, devices such as CRRT and Artic Sun TTM post cardiac arrest care as well as, care for post STEMI and surgical patients
Developed plan of care for patients requiring high acuity nursing skills, involving several different pathological states such as septic and cardiogenic shock, DKA, acute respiratory distress, cardiac and post surgery care
Precepted new Nurses to Critical Care
Taught class to progressive care nurses on hemodynamics and care of patients post cardiac catheterization
Registered Nurse, ICU Clinical Advisor
IU Health Methodist Hospital- Cardiac Medical Critical Care
Indianapolis, IN
10.2016 - 11.2020
Educated new nurse in RN foundations through classroom and hands on experiences with an intensive focus on nursing skill tasks under best practice including general tasks and skills specific to their anticipated nursing unit
Participated in monthly unit leadership meetings focusing on quality and safety by creating unit initiatives as well as a focus on staff development focusing on individual strengths and readiness
Provided guidance on daily staff development with Charge Nurse in creating appropriate patient assignments
Provided resources as expert critical care nurse to new and experienced nurses on daily care of their highly complex patients under best practice at bedside in moment
Developed teaching initiatives and resources for preceptors on unit
Tracked development and needs of bedside nurse through one on one communication and reassessment using tools such as developmental white board and daily emails to fellow advisors, management, clinical educator and CNS
Presented on quarterly education topics including care of patient with IABP, temporary transvenous pacemakers, Swan catheters, use of ZOLL, rapid transfuser, and chest tubes
Guided bedside nurse in best management of patient devices including CRRT, IABP, transvenous pacemaker, Swan catheters and Artic Sun
Updated best teaching methods for IABP including use of and management of patient with Axillary IABP
Participated in bi-yearly staff evaluations, meeting with staff individually to develop goals in their career
Responded to unit emergencies and guide staff in responses
Assisted shift coordinator with quick staff scheduling changes increasing staff satisfaction and decreasing turnover
Registered Nurse, ICU
IU Health Methodist Hospital- Cardiac Medical Critical Care
Indianapolis, IN
05.2014 - 10.2016
Provided Nursing care to acutely ill patient population including management of ventilator, titratable drips, devices such as IABP, swan catheter, temporary transvenous pacemaker, CRRT and Artic Sun TTM post cardiac arrest care as well as, care for post STEMI and cardiac interventions
Developed plan of care for patients requiring high acuity nursing skills, involving several different pathological states such as septic and cardiogenic shock, DKA, Acute respiratory distress, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, post STEMI, VT storm and cardiac arrhythmias, care of pre transplant heart and lungs, including patients in multi organ system failure
Precepted new Nurses to Critical Care
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg
IU Health University Hospital- Krannert
Indianapolis, IN
05.2013 - 05.2014
Provided Nursing care to medical and surgical patient population including post surgical orthopedic, plastics and urology clients, medical pancreatitis, liver failure, neurological and respiratory illnesses
Developed plan of care for patients post surgery aiding in education and management of illness post discharge
Patient Care Intern
IU Health University Hospital- Krannert
Indianapolis, IN
05.2011 - 05.2013
Provided assistance to Nursing on care of medical and surgical patient population including post surgical orthopedic, plastics and urology clients, medical pancreatitis, liver failure, neurological and respiratory illnesses
Participated in providing care to patients and their activities of daily living and collection of patient data including daily intake and output and vital signs
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
12.2012
Skills
Program Development
Group and individual instruction
Subject matter expertise
Professional Development
Timeline
Cardiovascular Educator- Clinical Professional Development
Ascension St. Vincent
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Resource Pool
IU Health Arnett
07.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
IU West Hospital- Intensive Care Unit
11.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU Clinical Advisor
IU Health Methodist Hospital- Cardiac Medical Critical Care
10.2016 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
IU Health Methodist Hospital- Cardiac Medical Critical Care
Registered Nurse at Ascension St. Vincent 86th St./ Progressive Coronary Care UnitRegistered Nurse at Ascension St. Vincent 86th St./ Progressive Coronary Care Unit