ONAANUSHKA GILLISPIE
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Critical Care Registered Nurse with superior knowledge of Cardiovascular and Vascular treatments, techniques and diagnostic procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care. Proficient in Epic, Expanse, Cerner, and McKesson; use with proven history of efficient and effective triage.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in patients with devices, I.e., balloon bumps, impella, swan, and critical care units.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to open-heart recovery patients.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Nurse Extern CVICU
Lovelace Health System, Heart Hospital Of NM
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
Paramedic
Albuquerque Ambulance Service
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Presbyterian Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Adjusted pacemakers, AICD and loop monitors with commitment to efficiency, data quality and overall comfort of patients.
- Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
- Transcribed patient results and entered into office electronic recording system.
- Identified and documented data trends of pacers and AICDs, analyzing results and reporting issues.
- Reviewed patient medical history, previous cardiac tests completed and prior surgeries performed.
ER Technician
Lovelace Medical Center
02.2014 - 04.2018
- Provide high-quality patient care in an emergency room setting
- Know EKGs, vital signs, and Early Heart Attack Care
- Exhibit the ability to manage the rush and stress of an emergency room setting, showcasing resilience and adaptability.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Administered primary wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
Clinical Lab Assistant
Quest Diagnostic
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Provide high-quality patient care in an outpatient setting
- Know all laboratory test
- Able to handle the rush and the stress of an outpatient setting
- Prepared and maintained accurate blood bank databases to easily retrieve transfusion information.
- Minimized errors throughout pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes.
- Completed laboratory operations reports and submitted them to public health departments and other healthcare authorities.
- Reduced test turnaround time via strategic multitasking.
- Represented test data in graphs and charts and maintained patient confidence by keeping test information confidential.
Clinical Lab Assistant
TRICORE Reference Laboratories
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Provide high-quality patient care in inpatient and outpatient
- Know all laboratory test
- Able to handle the rush and the stress of an inpatient setting
- Prepared and maintained accurate blood bank databases to easily retrieve transfusion information.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2025
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Carrington College - Phoenix
Albuquerque, NM07.2023
Associate Of Science - Biology
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12.2017
Certified EMT Paramedic -
University of New Mexico EMS Academy
Albuquerque, NM05.2017
Certified Phlebotomist -
University of New Mexico Continuing Education
Albuquerque, NM07.2011
High School Diploma -
Branford High School
Branford, FL01.2007
Skills
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- CRRT CERTIFIED
- Experience with Pediatric and Geriatric patients
- Communication - Excellent verbal and written skills
- Interpersonal - Ability to get along with peers and supervisors
- Customer service - Handles patients request on a day to day basis
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern CVICU
Lovelace Health System, Heart Hospital Of NM
07.2022 - 07.2023
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Presbyterian Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2021
Paramedic
Albuquerque Ambulance Service
06.2017 - 07.2022
ER Technician
Lovelace Medical Center
02.2014 - 04.2018
Clinical Lab Assistant
Quest Diagnostic
04.2013 - 02.2014
Clinical Lab Assistant
TRICORE Reference Laboratories
09.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Carrington College - Phoenix
Associate Of Science - Biology
Central New Mexico Community College
Certified EMT Paramedic -
University of New Mexico EMS Academy
Certified Phlebotomist -
University of New Mexico Continuing Education
High School Diploma -
Branford High School
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