Ryan Guilfoyle RN, BSN, CCRN
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with three years of experience in high-acuity environments. Proven expertise in advanced patient assessment, critical interventions, and rapid decision-making under pressure. Skilled in the management of complex medical equipment, including ventilators and ECMO, while providing exceptional patient care during transport. Strong collaborator with a commitment to teamwork and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. Eager to leverage clinical skills and experience in a challenging flight nursing role to deliver life-saving care to critically ill patients in transit.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Clinician
Indiana University Methodist
Indianapolis , IN
01.2024 - Current
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including perfusionist, cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and nurses to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan
- Complication Management: Quickly identify and manage potential complications/emergencies, such as circuit malfunctions, bleeding, unplanned decannulation, and infection associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Patient Assessment: Deep understanding of hemodynamics, blood gas interpretation, ventilation, and perfusion
- Transport: Coordinated and executed the safe transport of a patient on ECMO while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Received commendations from supervisors for exceptional critical thinking and decision-making during the high-pressure transport
CVICU Clinical Nurse
Indiana University Methodist
Indianapolis , IN
01.2022 - Current
- Medication Management: Administer and titrate continuous intravenous medications including vasopressors, inotropes, paralytics, sedatives, and anticoagulants, while observing for therapeutic effects and side effects
- Advanced Monitoring/medical devices: Utilize advanced monitoring equipment (e.g., arterial lines, lumbar drains, swan Ganz catheters, central venous pressure monitors, bispectral index monitors, and Zoll monitors) to trend/assess for changes in patient status
- Clinical Judgment: Deep understanding of identifying/preventing life-threatening conditions, clinical prioritization during emergencies, and teamwork during stressful situations
- Critical Care Experience: Critical knowledge gained through working with the highest patient acuity level in the state of Indiana
Nursing Resident
Indiana University Health Methodist
Indianapolis, IN
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed a diverse patient load, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and prioritization skills as a new graduate nurse
- Conducted patient assessments, developed care plans, and executed nursing interventions under supervision
- Delivered comprehensive patient care across multiple units, including ICU, PCU, and medical-surgical
Patient Care Technician
Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, IN
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, and staff members
Academic Success Coach
Indiana University, Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided one-on-one and group coaching sessions to help students develop successful academic strategies
- Conducted individual assessments of student needs to identify areas of improvement
- Developed tailored study plans for each student based on their goals and skill
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12-2021
Skills
- Advanced Patient Assessment
- Advanced Life Support
- Ventilator Management
- Medication Administration/Titration
- ECMO
- Impella
- Centrimag
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Heart Mate 3
- Intra-Aortic Ballon Pump
Accomplishments
- Two time Daisy Award nomination
Certification
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Clinical Leadership at Methodist CVICU
- Team Lead: Provide clinical expertise and guidance for a portion of the CVICU unit.
- Preceptor: Mentored and guided new nursing staff and students, facilitating their orientation and integration into the clinical environment.
- Education: Facilitated hands-on training exercises to reinforce critical care safety protocols including, fall prevention, infection prevention, prevention of skin breakdown, and prevention of unplanned extubation.
Timeline
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Clinician
Indiana University Methodist
01.2024 - Current
CVICU Clinical Nurse
Indiana University Methodist
01.2022 - Current
Nursing Resident
Indiana University Health Methodist
12.2021 - 02.2022
Academic Success Coach
Indiana University, Purdue University
08.2019 - 02.2020
Patient Care Technician
Riley Hospital for Children
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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