Skyla Ferry
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Motivated ICU nurse with Level 1 trauma CVICU experience, skilled in advanced hemodynamics, mechanical circulatory support, and critical decision-making, seeking to advance into nurse anesthesia to integrate evidence-based critical care expertise with precise anesthesia delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Tampa General Hospital - Level 1 Trauma Center
Tampa, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Provide critical care for patients with acute cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction, and post-cardiac arrest, managing hemodynamics and ventilator support in a Level 1 CVICU
- Titrate vasoactive/inotropic infusions to maintain precise hemodynamic stability
- Administer and adjust sedation/analgesia to achieve targeted sedation levels while ensuring patient safety
- Manage ventilated patients, optimizing ventilator settings and weaning protocols in collaboration with respiratory therapy
- Operate and troubleshoot mechanical circulatory support devices: Impella, Protek Duo, TandemHeart, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Centrimag, and LVADs
- Perform advanced hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation via Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial lines
- Utilize evidence-based protocols to guide interventions, improve outcomes, and reduce ICU length of stay
Manager
St Louis Bar & Grill
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Clinical Nurse Extern
Queensway Carleton Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues and patients alike.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathetic responses, fostering trust and rapport with patients.
- Managed challenging patient behaviors with patience and empathy, utilizing therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain control over their emotions.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment through consistent enforcement of unit rules and boundaries.
Clinical Nurse Extern
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient care by accurately assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate, culturally-sensitive care tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted evidence-based practice by staying current on research and incorporating findings into clinical decisionmaking.
- Enhanced infection control protocols, contributing to a safer healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Ottawa
04.2024
Pre-Health Sciences -
Algonquin College
04.2020
Skills
- Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Device Management
- Vasoactive and Inotropic Medication Titration
- Sedation and Analgesia Titration
- Targeted Temperature Management
- Advanced Airway Care
- Ventilator management
Certification
- CCRN Tentative
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- IABP, VAD, Impella
- Targeted Temperature Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Tampa General Hospital - Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse Extern
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
05.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Nurse Extern
Queensway Carleton Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2024
Manager
St Louis Bar & Grill
02.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Ottawa
Pre-Health Sciences -
Algonquin College
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