Robin Stariha
Chesterfield Court House,VA
Summary
Talented professional brings strong background in critical care. Confident in overseeing care for individuals facing life-threatening conditions and difficult recoveries. Caring in partnering with loved ones and support staff to deliver exceptional care to each patient.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular ICU
Chippenham Hospital
Richmond, VA
08.2004 - 01.2024
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate and temperature.
- Assessed patient's physical condition, medical history and current medications to determine the best course of treatment.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications that can help improve their overall cardiovascular health.
- Consulted with specialists as needed for complex cases or diagnoses requiring additional expertise.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families in a caring manner.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, case managers and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plans and any potential complications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, treatments or procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including cardiac arrest codes.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
Midlothian, VA06-1987
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cardiovascular assessment
- Critical care nursing
- Vasoactive medication administration
- Sedation management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- ECG interpretation
- Invasive line management
- Discharge planning
- Collaborative care
- Ethical practice
- Ventilator management
- Health promotion
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular ICU
Chippenham Hospital
08.2004 - 01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College