Assessed and managed critically ill patients with complex conditions, including myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-operative cardiac surgery.
Provided care for patients requiring invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices, including PA catheters, arterial lines, central lines, and temporary and permanent pacemakers.
Administered medication titration including vasopressors, dilators, inotropes, sedatives, and neuromuscular blockers. Monitored patient responses to maintain hemodynamic stability, adequate sedation, and safe use of paralytics.
Administered comprehensive care for patients with mechanical circulatory support needs, focusing on IABP, Impella, and VAD device management.
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and post-operative recovery to promote cardiac health.
Operating Room RN
Providence St. Vincent
Portland, OR
10.2023 - 01.2025
Worked collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient, and successful procedures.
Responded quickly to changing patient conditions in operating room, with experience in crisis management and rapid intervention.
Married state preceptor for new nurses.
Operating Room RN
Providence St. Patrick
Missoula, MT
07.2021 - 09.2023
Prepared operating rooms with required equipment, instruments, and supplies, maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques.
Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring patients and their families are well-informed about the surgical process.
Assisted in developing and implementing standardized operating room procedures for efficiency.
Trained new nursing staff on OR protocols, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sioux Falls
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health and human Performance
Montana State Billings
01.2019
Skills
Ventilator management and operation of medical devices (CRRT, IABP, VAD, Impella)
Knowlege of critical care pharmacology and medication titration
Advanced ECG interpretation and arrhythmia managment
Knowledgeable in EHR implementation and management