Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Anesthesia Related
Additional Information
Certification
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Rosemary Amin

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care and cardiac cath lab, notably at University Hospital. I am proven to remain calm under pressure while skillfully handling difficult patient assignments and high-stress situations. I possess a reputation for kindness, integrity, and professionalism, as well as being flexible, quick thinking, and able to take needed action without direct instructions. I am highly motivated with an undying desire to learn and grow as a healthcare provider.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, CVICU/Transplant ICU

University Hospital
07.2023 - Current


  • Provides exceptional care to patients pre and post solid organ transplant (SOT) surgery, including: bilateral lung transplant, living liver transplant (recipient and donor), living donor kidney transplant (recipient), deceased donor liver transplant.
  • Demonstrates advanced critical thinking skills while managing patients immediately post-operative from various cardiovascular surgeries (CABG, SAVR, MVR).
  • Assists physicians with bedside procedures including, but not limited to: endotracheal intubation, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, central line insertion, and chest tube insertion.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab

University Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Provided moderate sedation and hemodynamic support to patients during their cardiac catheterization.
  • Acted as charge nurse and board runner for the staff of the five catheterization labs operating daily.
  • Quickly and effectively responded to emergent situations with the utilization of hemodynamic support, defibrillator and/or trans venous pacemaker, as well as emergency airway assistance.


Registered Nurse, CVICU/MICU

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
07.2019 - 10.2021


  • Precepted new graduate and new hire nurses to the unit.
  • Provided excellent care to cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in the immediate post-operative period (fresh CABG, SAVR, MVR, etc).
  • Performed COVID-19 patient care/severe ARDS management (ventilatory/airway support, administering/titrating analgesic, sedative and paralytic IV drip medications).

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Utilized excellent communication skills and maintained successful working relationships with team members and various groups throughout the organization.
  • Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Travel Registered Nurse, Telemetry

American Mobile Travel Nursing
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Gained leadership experience as a nightshift unit leader.
  • Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
  • Provided direct and primary nursing care for up to seven telemetry patients undergoing both scheduled and emergency orthopedic surgery.
  • Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills when assessing patients' conditions and determining appropriate nursing interventions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA
06.2015

Skills

  • Management of Impella, IABP, CRRT, and VA/VV ECMO (bedside nurse)
  • Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, invasive and non-invasive
  • Arterial line, CVP, and PA catheter management and waveform interpretation
  • Management of chest tubes, percutaneous drains, surgical sites, and enteral feeding tubes
  • Interpretation of 12-Lead ECG
  • Dysrhythmia recognition and intervention
  • Temporary pacemaker management, including transvenous and epicardial

Anesthesia Related

Notable Experience:

  • Procedural moderate sedation administration
  • Vasoactive medication administration and titration
  • Sedative, analgesic, and paralytic medication administration
  • Management of the mechanically ventilated patient
  • Peri-operative patient care and education

Additional Information

Clinical Nurse Level 2: Presented in-service on assessing for and managing hematomas after cardiac catheterization lab procedures. Presented to cardiac cath lab, PACU, and cardiac ICU staff.

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Exp. 12/2024
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Exp. 2026
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Exp. 12/2024
  • Texas State Board Certified Registered Nurse (RN) - Exp. 2026
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - Exp. 2027

Timeline

Registered Nurse, CVICU/Transplant ICU

University Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab

University Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse, CVICU/MICU

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
07.2019 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
04.2018 - 07.2019

Travel Registered Nurse, Telemetry

American Mobile Travel Nursing
01.2017 - 04.2018

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
06.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Francis University

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