Pauline Ossakow
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with solid background in patient care and medical treatment. Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions while collaborating with healthcare teams. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing medical needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Facilitated and coordinated all aspects of both ICU and IMU care for patients with Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock requiring advanced therapies.
- Independently obtained health histories, performed detailed physical assessments, ordered diagnostic studies, developed differential diagnoses, and determined management plans.
- Collaborated with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide guideline-based care and post-operative recovery to patients with the following: TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), MitraClip, high-risk PCIs, Mitral and Tricuspid percutaneous valve replacement.
- Provided acute care for patients requiring mechanical circulatory device support including: HeartWare and HeartMate ventricular assist devices, Impella, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
- Advocated on the patient’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications, screenings, and preventative measures.
- Completion of Memorial Hermann’s inaugural one-year “Transition to Advanced Practice Program”.
Staff Nurse in the Cardiovascular Recovery Room
CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health - Texas Medical Cent
08.2005 - 04.2024
- Provided direct postoperative care to patients undergoing vascular and cardiothoracic surgeries which included: aortic aneurysm repair, valvular repair, aorta bypass, open chest, and kidney/liver/heart/lung transplant.
- Monitored and maintained ventilated patients, arterial lines, central venous pressure lines, Swan Ganz catheters, CFS drains, titration of vasoactive drips and code management.
- Managed patients requiring continuous renal replacement and mechanical devices such as: HeartWare and HeartMate, Impella, Tandem Heart, and VA/VV extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Staff Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit
John Sealy Hospital – UTMB Galveston
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Provided direct postoperative care and continuing critical care to patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, neurovascular, and trauma surgery.
- Cared for patients with multiple comorbidities: respiratory failure, heart failure, renal failure, and cardiac arrest.
Education
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas12.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galveston College
Galveston, Texas05.2001
Skills
- EPIC Health Record Proficiency
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Chronic and Acute Disease Management
- Critical Care Management
- Pharmacology Expertise
- Multidisciplinary Team Coordination
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- Cultural Competence
- Empathetic Communication
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Certification
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - AP1109152
- Texas Registered Nurse – 680018
- DEA Licensure – exp. 2026-12
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- CCRN (Adult) Certification
Timeline
Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
04.2024 - 04.2025
Staff Nurse in the Cardiovascular Recovery Room
CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health - Texas Medical Cent
08.2005 - 04.2024
Staff Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit
John Sealy Hospital – UTMB Galveston
01.2001 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galveston College
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -
University of Texas at Arlington
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