Nikki Northrup, BSN, RN

• Worked as a travel RN from Nov 2021-Aug 2021 and transitioned to staff RN in Sept 2022
• Care for high acuity patients on 36-bed cardiac surgery unit, primarily those pre- and post-op cardiothoracic and vascular procedures
• Closely monitor post-op hemodynamics, incisions, chest tubes, drains, and pacers
• Perform as a preceptor assisting in the training of newly hired staff nurses and students

• Provided care for patients on 15-bed medical-surgical/telemetry unit
• Performed patient assessments, administered prescribed medications, and completed appropriate documentation
• Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process and management

• Monitored complex patients on 38-bed progressive care unit, including those with covid-19, ETOH withdrawal, traumatic injuries, and other respiratory and cardiovascular conditions
• Maintained respiratory status of patients requiring high-flow oxygen therapy, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

• Provided care for PCU level patients on 40-bed specialty surgery unit, mainly those post-op cardiothoracic, vascular, and urologic procedures
• Monitored post-op vitals, incisions, chest tubes, surgical drains, and epicardial pacers
• Educated patients and families on post-op care, such as pain management, sternal precautions, deep breathing exercises, and mobilization

• Cared for patients on fast-paced 18-bed observation unit with conditions such as MI, angina, CHF, TIA/stroke, hypertensive urgency, and syncope
• Handled rapid patient turnover rate in a timely and efficient manner during frequent admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Floated to inpatient units 25% of the time to care for PCU level patients

• Closely monitored high acuity patients on 16-bed progressive care unit with conditions such as afib RVR, COPD and CHF exacerbation, sepsis, MI, DKA, and stroke

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans

• Managed IV drips such as amiodarone, diltiazem, heparin, nitroglycerin, and insulin

• Observed and treated patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring on 40-bed intermediate care unit
• Precepted new graduate nurses in proper techniques, care standards, procedures, and safety protocols
• Served as an Epic Super User during EHR transition from Soarian to Epic to help guide and support staff on the unit