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
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
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
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