Noah Glenn
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience in a high-acuity CVICU. Proven ability in monitoring 1-2 critically ill patients requiring a complex understanding of vasoactive drips, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac devices, and mechanical ventilation with ABG interpretation. Recognized as a leader on the unit with roles as charge nurse, preceptor, and President of Shared Governance. Dedicated to utilizing evidence-based practice in improving patient outcomes, as well as enhancing clinical knowledge.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN-BSN
UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
06.2022 - Current
- Manage post-op recovery for patients undergoing open heart surgery (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and valve replacement), heart catheterization, Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA), Femoral-Popliteal Bypass, and Video Assisted Thoroscopic Surgery (VATS).
- Provide care for critically ill patients experiencing a range of life-threatening illnesses, including heart failure, cardiogenic/septic/hypovolemic shock, acute myocardial infarctions, Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA), lethal arrhythmias, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Titrate and administer medications, including inotropes, vasopressors, vasodilators, anesthetics, and analgesics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05-2022
Skills
- Assess and Operate Mechanical Devices: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Impella, transvenous/epicardial pacemakers, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Edwards/FloTrac hemodynamic monitoring, and mechanical ventilation
- Proficient in Managing Invasive Monitoring Devices: Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, central lines, and central venous pressure monitoring
- In-Depth Understanding of Mechanical Ventilation and ABG Interpretation: Regularly monitor and assess ABGs and respiratory status on post-op hearts in order to wean vent settings and prepare for extubation
- Thorough Comprehension of Hemodynamic Values and Titratable Medications: Routinely assess the patient's hemodynamic status and titrate drips accordingly or advocate for a specific vasoactive/inotropic/anesthetic drip to be started based on the patient's clinical picture
Timeline
RN-BSN
UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samford University
Licensure and Certifications:
- Registered Nurse: Alabama, License Number: 1-190859
- American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)/Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN): Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN/Adult)
Leadership and Membership:
- President of Unit Shared Governance (2025):
Chosen by nursing leadership to create a new Shared Governance Council. Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and management to improve clinical practices and protocols. Using Evidence-based practice, we created an extubation protocol for our open hearts, as well as developed and presented an evidence-based document discussing the prevention of sternal wound infections. - Member of Unit Shared Governance (2026 - Present)
- Charge Nurse: (2023 - Present)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing: (2022 - Present)
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN): (2025 - Present)
Community Service:
Mentor Enrolled in the Big Brother Program (2025 - Present)
I currently mentor a 12-year-old boy. I act as a resource and role model for him by taking him to practices, games, events, and recreational activities. I plan to establish myself as a male role model who will help him become a kind, strong, and respectable young man.