Dimeji Ogefila
SAINT MICHAEL,USA
Summary
Accomplished CVICU RN with extensive experience at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, excelling in critical care and open-heart recovery. Proficient in ECMO and Impella, with a strong focus on patient advocacy and team collaboration. Enhanced patient outcomes through innovative care strategies and continuous professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) RN
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2023 - Current
- Manage critically ill patients with open-heart surgeries, cardiac transplants, and heart failure, using LVAD, RVAD, CRRT, Impella, balloon pumps, and VA/VV ECMO.
- Titrate sedative and vasoactive medications with invasive hemodynamic monitoring to optimize stability.
- Assist with bedside Swan-Ganz catheter placement, chest tube placement, emergent cardioversion, intubation, extubation, and code-blue situations.
MICU RN
Essential Health Hospital
Brainerd, Minnesota
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed critically ill patients requiring invasive/non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring, BiPAP, HHFNC, and mechanical ventilation, titrating pressors and adjusting ventilator settings to ensure stability.
- Performed tracheostomy care, including changeovers and suctioning, while initiating advanced life support measures (e.g., CPR, defibrillation) as needed to optimize patient outcomes.
- Led evidence-based post-operative care coordination for high-risk surgical patients, enhancing and pressor titration for mechanically ventilated patients, according to established protocols.
Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) RN
Carles Foundation Hospital
Urbana, Illinois
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: (Level 1 trauma)
- Managed patients with cardiogenic shock, cardiac tamponade, pericarditis, anaphylaxis, status asthmaticus, and acute exacerbation of COPD.
- Collaborated with interprofessional teams to create tailored treatment plans, enhancing recovery for patients with complex cardiac and respiratory conditions.
- Developed educational materials and shared knowledge through continuous learning, improving patient understanding and fostering a culture of professional growth.
- (Level 1 trauma)
Medical/Cardiovascular ICU RN
St John's Hospital
HSHS Springfield, Illinois
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: (Charge Nurse and Code-blue team)
- Managed pre- and post-operative cardiac patients (e.g., CABG, valve repairs, aneurysm repairs) with balloon pumps, Impella, Swan-Ganz, CRRT, and VV ECMO, optimizing outcomes through cardiac index monitoring and inotrope titration.
- Educated staff on cardiovascular ICU protocols and policies, enhancing team performance and patient care delivery.
- Mentored less experienced nurses and supervised staff to maintain a safe, high-quality patient environment.
- (Charge Nurse and Code-blue team)
CVICU RN
First Cardiology Consultant Hospital
Ikoyi, Nigeria
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed pre- and post-operative open-heart surgery, valve repair, and triple-A repair patients, performing invasive/non-invasive monitoring, vasoactive drip titration, ventilator management, and massive transfusions.
- Administered and interpreted EKGs, collected lab specimens, and analyzed diagnostic tests to guide comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
ER RN
Lagos State General Hospital
Odan, Nigeria
12.2012 - 12.2017
- Delivered immediate care for critical emergencies (e.g., car accidents, heart attacks, strokes, burns), titrating vasoactive medications with invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- Established IV lines, administered IV fluids/medications, and collected/labeled patient specimens, adhering to protocols for accurate medical records.
- Performed wound care, sutured lacerations, and ensured high-quality emergency interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria11.2019
Diploma in Accident & Emergency Nursing -
School of Post-basic Accident & Emergency Nursing
Igbobi, Lagos, Nigeria11.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECWA School of Nursing
Egbe, Kogi State, Nigeria11.2012
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Emergency Care
- ICU/CVICU/Open heart recovery
- Vasoactive/sedation drip titration
- CRRT
- ECMO
- Impella
- IABP
- LVAD
- RVAD
- Chest tube management
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Stress Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Critical Thinking
- Charge Nurse/Code blue team
- Unit Preceptor
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Jan 2022 - present, Ambassador
- CARES (Creating Awareness, Respect, Engagement, Support), Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Group, Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2025
- CCRNC (Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification), 2023
- CMC (Cardiac Medicine Certification), 2023
Volunteer Experience
- Disaster Relief Volunteer, American Red Cross, Borno, Nigeria, 2019, Conducted emergency health assessments during a local crisis.
- Medical Mission Volunteer, Church Outreach, Uganda, 04/01/24, Provided health education and treatments, supporting a child with a chronic illness.
- Committee Member, AACN item review committee for CMC and CSC, Review and validate exam items for the Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) and Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC), ensuring content accuracy and alignment with current critical care standards.
Professional Development
- AACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, New Orleans, LA, 05/01/25, Attended sessions on advanced hemodynamic monitoring and infection prevention, enhancing critical care expertise relevant to anesthesia practice.
- Workshop on ventilator management and leadership in critical care, Philadelphia, PA, 05/01/23, Participated in workshops on ventilator management and leadership in critical care, strengthening skills for patient safety and team coordination.
Timeline
Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) RN
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
06.2023 - Current
MICU RN
Essential Health Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) RN
Carles Foundation Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
Medical/Cardiovascular ICU RN
St John's Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2022
CVICU RN
First Cardiology Consultant Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2019
ER RN
Lagos State General Hospital
12.2012 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Diploma in Accident & Emergency Nursing -
School of Post-basic Accident & Emergency Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECWA School of Nursing
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