Reagan Stith
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Registered Nurse with a BSN and active multi-state licensure specializing in high-acuity cardiovascular critical care. Experienced in the CVICU at The Christ Hospital and Wolfson's Children’s Hospital, providing care for complex cardiac patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive infusions, ventilator support, and post-operative cardiac surgery management. Graduate of The Christ Hospital New Graduate Nurse Residency Program with a strong foundation in critical care nursing, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU
Wolfson Pediatric Hospital
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Deliver comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients using the full nursing process in a 16-bed Pediatric CVICU.
- Safely administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate with congenital cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Utilize advanced monitoring and life-support technologies to manage complex cardiac and post-operative patients.
- Demonstrate professionalism and compassionate communication with patients, families, and care teams in a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Maintain required licensure and certifications, including BLS and RN, with preferred advancement in ACLS.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
The Christ Hospital
05.2024 - 12.2026
- Delivered specialized, evidence-based nursing care to 1–2 critically ill cardiovascular patients per shift in a high-acuity CVICU at The Christ Hospital.
Proficient in managing advanced cardiac support devices including Impella 5.5 & CP, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), LVADs. - Experienced in caring for post-operative cardiac patients including heart transplant, CABG, TAVR, and complex valve repairs.
- Competent in the use and monitoring of Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, spinal drains, ventilators, and titration of vasoactive medication while adhering to hemodynamic parameters.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans focused on optimal patient outcomes.
Patient Care Assistant, CVRU
The Christ Hospital
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Greeted and prepared approximately 30 incoming pre-catheterization and electrophysiology patients per shift in the Cardiovascular Recovery Unit, ensuring comfort, safety, and readiness for procedures.
- Performed clinical tasks including obtaining vital signs, blood glucose levels, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and blood specimens before and after procedures.
- Communicate abnormal vitals and update patient status pre- and post-heart catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OH04-2024
Skills
- Providing a caring and calming environment for patients
- Strong in communication, critical thinking, time management and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proficient: Impella 55 & CP, Left Ventricular Assistive Device (LVAD)
- Proficient in EPIC EHR
- Patient safety
- Compassionate care
- Sedation management
Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU
Wolfson Pediatric Hospital
09.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
The Christ Hospital
05.2024 - 12.2026
Patient Care Assistant, CVRU
The Christ Hospital
07.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences