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Washington DC,DC
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in post-operative cardiac care for high-acuity CVSD and telemetry patients. Maintains patient safety through continuous monitoring, timely assessment, and escalation of clinical changes. Supports unit operations with charge nurse responsibilities, staff guidance, and participation in quality improvement and emergency response.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse | Cardiovascular Stepdown (CVSD) Unit
Virginia Hospital Center (VHC)
Arlington, VA
2025.04 - Current
- Deliver compassionate direct care for patients recovering from open-heart surgery and cardiac procedures, including CABG, MVR, AVR, PVR, TAVR, PCI, VATS, TCAR, AICD, PM, fem-pop, carotid bypass, TR band management, CHF/COPD exacerbation, and high-flow nasal cannula support.
- Monitor telemetry, support bedside procedures, and identify early signs of cardiac decline.
- Administer cardiac medications, including titratable drips per unit protocol.
- Respond to emergencies and assist with code blue and rapid response events.
- Coordinate care for high-acuity cardiac telemetry and medically complex patients.
- Educate patients and families on cardiac care, medications, lifestyle changes, and discharge planning.
- Monitored complex conditions, educated patients and families, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
- Partner with physicians, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Document patient care and interventions accurately in electronic medical records (EMR).
- Facilitated safe, efficient patient flow and ensured quality care by coordinating resources and addressing patient needs.
- Support medication safety, infection prevention, fall prevention, and other patient safety initiatives.
- Manage staffing gaps, unexpected absences, workload changes, and patient-care priorities during shift.
- Communicate critical patient information during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary rounds.
- Track patient condition changes and escalate clinical concerns promptly.
- Respond to rapid response events, cardiac emergencies, and urgent clinical situations.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants, and new staff.
- Oversaw daily operations and patient care as charge nurse.
- Provided clinical leadership for nursing staff during shifts, facilitating effective teamwork and communication.
- Assigning patients and nursing duties according to acuity and staff competency.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives and supported staff development to elevate nursing standards.
- Participate in quality improvement, audits, education, and unit-based practice improvement.
- Coach nurses in clinical decision-making and professional growth.
- Precept new nurses and support skills development.
- Identify and escalate patient safety events, staffing concerns, and operational issues to nursing leadership.
- Served as a unit resource and representative for leadership when the nurse manager or the clinical manager was unavailable.
- Function as a resource and leadership representative for the unit in the absence of the nurse manager or the clinical manager.
- Function as a resource and leadership representative for the unit in the absence of the nurse manager or the clinical manager.
Registered Nurse | Acute Care – Cardiac Telemetry
MercyOne Hospital
Des Moines, IA
2024.01 - 2025.04
- Provide direct and compassionate care to patients in the cardiac telemetry unit.
- Managed telemetry patients with CHF/COPD, cardiac surgery recovery, and arrhythmia management.
- Manage and titrate cardiac medications, including inotropes, antiarrhythmics, vasodilators, and diuretics.
- Recognize and respond to signs of heart failure decompensation and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Educate patients and families on heart failure management, dietary restrictions, fluid management, medication adherence, and discharge planning.
- Coordinate care with advanced heart failure teams, case management, and other allied health professionals.
- Assist with advanced therapies and interventions (e.g., BiPAP monitoring, implantable cardiac devices, LVADs).
- Conducted assessments, monitored vitals, and administered medications.
- Facilitated collaborative care as a CNA and Virtual RN in the Together team model, enhancing patient support and communication.
- Participate in emergency response (Code Blue, Rapid Response) and follow advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Earned multiple DAISY Award Nominations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, BSN
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2024-01
Associate of Science - Nursing, ASN
DMAcc
Newton, IA2023-01
Skills
- BLS, ACLS, LVAD certified
- Cardiac monitoring
- ECG & Rhythm Interpretation
- Patient care management
- Cerner, Epic, Omnicell and Pyxis Experienced
- Problem-solving
- Clinical Leadership
- Attention to Detail
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) License – State of Iowa (Compact), License No. 17000
Volunteer Experience
- American Red Cross of Nebraska & Iowa, Disaster Action Team & Health Services Volunteer, 2021, 2024, Responded to emergencies, provided disaster relief support, and promoted fire prevention awareness., Evaluated the condition of the house, and presented financial aid to those affected by the disaster., Installed fire detectors to households., Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures., Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques., Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others., Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Habitat for Humanity, Des Moines, Iowa, 3 years of involvement
- Many Hands for Haiti, Clive, Iowa, 2 years of involvement
COMMITTEE | COUNCIL
- Professional Development Council, Oct, 2025 - present (VHC)
- Clinical Practice Council, Oct, 2025 – present (VHC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse | Cardiovascular Stepdown (CVSD) Unit
Virginia Hospital Center (VHC)
2025.04 - Current
Registered Nurse | Acute Care – Cardiac Telemetry
MercyOne Hospital
2024.01 - 2025.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, BSN
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing, ASN
DMAcc