Rhonda Abbott

Oversaw management of ventilator and hemodynamic systems in level one trauma and stroke centers.
Achieved defibrillation within two minutes, enhancing emergency response protocols.
Managed critical interventions, including balloon pump operations and continuous veno-venous hemofiltration.
Precepted future nurses, cultivating leadership qualities and critical care competencies.
Administered essential life-sustaining therapies while effectively managing advanced equipment.
Engaged in shared governance initiatives to enhance nursing practices within burn unit.
Awarded Daisy Award for exceptional nursing care and advocacy efforts.
Accumulated 27 years of diverse critical care experience across SICU, Neuro ICU, and other units.

• Managed ventilators and hemodynamic drips in multisystem ICU setting.
• Led charge nurse duties, overseeing patient care and staff coordination.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
• Assisted physicians and specialists during medical procedures, ensuring safety and efficacy.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to rapidly assess clinical scenarios and make informed decisions.
• Developed individualized treatment plans alongside physicians, nurses, and therapists.
• Addressed diverse cases including drownings, snake bites, shark bites, GI surgeries, cancer, COPD, sepsis, and DKA.