PawPar Heat
Saint Paul
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated cardiovascular ICU nurse with experience in direct patient care for critically ill cardiovascular-thoracic patients at Jefferson Hospital. Expertise in administering medications, treatments, and life support for complex cardiovascular and pulmonary needs. Proven ability to manage critical care patients, with strong clinical skills in monitoring, ventilator management, and emergency response. Adept at utilizing advanced clinical skills and techniques to improve patient care and recovery. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CVICU- Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
PITTSBURGH
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Provides specialized care for patients with critical heart, vascular, and lung conditions, focusing on constant monitoring, advanced equipment management, and rapid response to changes in their condition.
- Administered medications, treatments, and life support to patients with complex cardiovascular needs.
- Interpret ECGs to identify arrhythmias and other cardiac abnormalities.
- Recovered and provided care and treatment to coronary artery bypass graft candidates.
- Manage complex equipment, including the ventilator, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy machine (CRRT), intra-aortic balloon pump, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), arterial lines, and invasive hemodynamic monitors.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Carefully titrate medications based on patient response and hemodynamic status.
- Respond promptly and effectively to cardiac emergencies, including performing CPR, and administering advanced life support techniques.
- Reduced complications by diligently assessing patients for early signs of distress, and initiating timely interventions.
- Work closely with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Provide education to patients and families about their condition, treatment plan, and post-discharge care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Student Mentor
SHAM Family Center
Pittsburgh
05.2018 - 04.2025
- Guided youth activities to enhance engagement and personal development.
- Coordinated team-building exercises to strengthen group dynamics among participants.
- Facilitated discussions on important social issues affecting youth today.
- Mentored young leaders, fostering skills in leadership and teamwork.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely without fear of judgment or ridicule.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Mentored, instructed, and supervised participating youths with school work and college applications.
Caregiver
Step by Step
PITTSBURGH
12.2018 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and well-being.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards, ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Offered companionship and kindness to clients.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one's condition, while respecting privacy.
- Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
- Aided residents with activities of daily living, including bathing and dressing, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals, according to the individual service plan.
- Provided care for clients with developmental disabilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2019
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
American Heart AssociationBasic Life Support
American Heart AssociationSkills
- Advanced life support
- ECG interpretation
- Ventilator management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Medication titration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- ECG interpretation
- Sedation management
- Compassionate care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural competence
- Epic
- Omnicell
- Fluent in Karen, Burmese, and English
- Continuous renal replacement therapy management
Timeline
CVICU- Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
11.2023 - 04.2025
Caregiver
Step by Step
12.2018 - 09.2023
Student Mentor
SHAM Family Center
05.2018 - 04.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Basic Life Support
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