Luttrell Farris

Provided specialized care to aid in the recovery of pediatric patients who underwent complex cardiac surgeries

Ensured optimal administration of multiple cardiac drips to aid patients' post-cardiac surgery healing process

Provided care for intubated and trached cardiac patients

• Assisted physicians during complex procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, and lumbar punctures on pediatric patients.
• Facilitated timely discharge planning with case managers, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate follow-up care for pediatric patients.

• Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

• Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
• Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.

• Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, diagnosing, and developing individualized nursing care plans for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Exceeded established performance metrics related to patient satisfaction scores, infection rates, length of stay, readmission rates, morbidity/mortality data analysis for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nursing team.
• Maintained a safe environment by strictly adhering to medication administration protocols, ensuring proper equipment utilization, and meticulous documentation of all incidents or potential hazards.

• Prevented complications by identifying potential risks and implementing appropriate preventative measures in a timely manner.
• Improved clinical outcomes by staying up-to-date on latest advancements in pediatric critical care nursing through continued education and training sessions.
• Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing specialized treatment plans for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for complex medical cases in the Pediatric ICU.
• Provided targeted care and treatment to cardiac surgery and presurgery patients.

• Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, diagnosing, and developing individualized nursing care plans for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Exceeded established performance metrics related to patient satisfaction scores, infection rates, length of stay, readmission rates, morbidity/mortality data analysis for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nursing team.
• Administered medications safely and accurately while monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions in critically ill children.
• Promoted a culture of safety through strict adherence to medication administration guidelines, proper equipment use, and thorough documentation of all incidents or potential risks.