Shuaky Xiong RN, BSN
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Critical care nurse with expertise in post anesthesia recovery in cardiac intensive care, hemodynamic and pain management and coordination of care across multiple teams at UCSF Health. Proven ability in leadership roles as charge nurse, preceptorship and committee organization. Thrive in unit based learning and skill acquisition, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Currently seeking full time evening position.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II: Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
UCSF Health
San Francisco, CA
10.2002 - Current
- Expertise in post operative recovery of cardiothoracic patients including heart transplants, lung transplants, cardiac surgery, complex thoracic and vascular cases.
- Coordinated recovery of these patients from OR with multiple teams (ICU, CT Surgery, Advanced Lung Disease) while navigating hemodynamic instability, interpreting lab results, regulating vasopressors and inotropes, and operating any devices including VAD, IABP, Impella, ECMO and CRRT.
- Worked with respiratory therapists to wean ventilator dependent patients to extubation and care of post-tracheotomy patients. Experienced with adjunct respiratory interventions such as inhaled nitric oxide and prostacyclin therapy.
- As charge nurse on ICC performed active role in hospital wide Code Blue team helping set up lines, push medications and interpret rhythms. In addition, supported unit nurses, ancillary staff and providers while also planning staffing, creating assignments and regulating admits and discharges.
- In the preceptor role, onboarded new hires to the standards of care, UCSF policy and procedures, and provided resourcing for staff nurses training on new devices and therapies.
Travel Nurse: PACU
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University
New York, New York
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Recovered post anesthesia patients undergoing a wide variety of surgeries including pulmonary, renal transplants, and general surgery
- Experienced with post anesthesia pain management including epidurals, PCAs, and nerve blocks. Provided education to team mates on chest tube management.
- Responsible for managing patient airways, weaning ventilator supported patients and extubating per protocol.
- Experience with high volume fast paced academic medical center PACU
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2002
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Post-Anesthesia recovery
- Ventilator management
- Code Blue response
- Pain management
- Care coordination
- Staff training
Certification
- California Board of Registered Nursing License #609625 (Active since 2002)
- ACLS/BLS certified
Timeline
Travel Nurse: PACU
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University
01.2008 - 01.2009
Clinical Nurse II: Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
UCSF Health
10.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
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