STARLA NINAKAWA
VA,VA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
Chesapeake, VA
12.2023 - Current
- Mentored junior nursing staff through constructive feedback, skill demonstrations, and sharing clinical knowledge gained from experience.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the continuity of care.
- Administered IV medications, blood products, and other critical therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided post-operative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients, focusing on pain management and early ambulation.
- Improved patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic support to patients and their families.
Cardiac Surgery ICU Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families while maintaining open lines of communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line placements, arterial lines insertions, endotracheal intubations ensuring proper sterile technique and efficient teamwork.
Cardiac Surgery IMCU Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI08.2021
Skills
- Central Line Maintenance
- Chest Tube Management
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Knowledge
- Blood product administration
- Patient Safety
- Telemetry monitoring
- Multitasking
Timeline
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
Cardiac Surgery ICU Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2024
Cardiac Surgery IMCU Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
12.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University