Paula Bitner

• Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between facilities by effectively communicating pertinent patient information to receiving staff members.

• Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
• Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
• Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
• Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.

Worked as charge nurse for ICU/Stepdown patients.

• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Took care of patients immediately post open heart surgery.
• Managed mechanical circulatory systems-Impella, ECMO, IABP
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.

Monitored patient status remotely

Assisted bedside nurse with hemodynamic monitoring remotely

Notified physicians of patient changing status to assist bedside nurse

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Provided targeted care for patients with COVID-19.

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Provided targeted care and treatment to immediate post open-heart patients.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.

• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.

• Provided targeted care and treatment to COVID-19 ICU patients.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.

• Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
• Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
• Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
• Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.

• Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
• Delivered outstanding patient care in post CABG critical care units.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by monitoring PA catheters and arterial lines. Titration of vasoactive drugs, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation. Management of IABP, Impella, and chest tubes.

• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.

• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.

• Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
• Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
• Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
• Changed dressings, cleaned wounds, monitored vital signs. Managed patients with LVAD, PA catheters, IABP, and Impella.
• Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• Provided targeted care and treatment to post transplant, complicated heart failure, and CABG patients.

• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
• Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
• Provided targeted care and treatment to immediate post open heart surgery patients.