Responded to emergencies within the hospital setting
Rounded on all transfers from the ICU to ensure that the patient did not decline
Provided teaching to bedside nurses
Provided expert assessment and interventions in code blue, acute MI, stroke, respiratory distress, intubations, and sepsis.
Ordered and consulted other medical services based on protocols established for the rapid response team
ICU/CCU Travel Nurse
Advent Health Shawnee Mission
10.2022 - 01.2023
Assessed patients pain levels and sedation requirements
Monitored patient for changes or decline in status
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
Ekg interpretation
Treated arrhythmias with various cardiac medications such as amiodarone, tikosyn, diltiazem, etc
Recovered patients post cardiac procedures such as pacemaker placement, cardiac catheterizations, ablations, etc
Documented patients medical histories and assessment findings and advocated for patients and families needs
ICU nurse
St. Joseph Medical center
07.2021 - 03.2023
Managed ventilated/sedated patients, arterial lines, central lines, and other invasive lines, continuous EKG monitoring
Assisted with various bedside procedures
Managed all pharmacological drips, including vasoactive/sedative drips
Collaborated with physicians from all disciplines including critical care teams who provide\ managed care for critically ill patients collaborated with and educated patient\ family as appropriate in a critical care setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Avila University
05.2021
Bachelor of General Studies -
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
05.2018
Associate of Arts - undefined
Longview Community College
05.2016
Skills
Clinical Judgement
Adaptable and flexible
Patient care
Clinical documentation
Problem-solving
Ability to work well under stress including emergencies
Solid ability to work well independently and in group setting