34-bed Medical Surgical ICU. Level II Trauma designation
Administered and safely titrated intravenous medications including sedatives, neuromuscular blockades, vasopressors, and vasodilator
Mechanical ventilation and artificial airway management
Assist physician with bedside procedures such as intubation, line placement, lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies.
Registered Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2017 - Current
23-bed high acuity mixed ICU (Cardiovascular/Medical) Level III Trauma designation
Recover and stabilize immediate post-op cardiothoracic surgery. Assist in transport if ECMO indicated.
Assist physician with bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tubes, line placement, bronchoscopy.
Collaborate with multiple physicians and interdisciplinary teams to aid in coordination of care for best patient outcomes
CNA/LPN/RN
Millers Health System
10.2001 - 01.2019
Assessment and coordination of care of patients post-operatively in a rehabilitation and long-term care setting
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and patient outcomes
Assisted in teaching Certified Nursing Assistant classes
Delegate and supervise care given by unlicensed assistive personnel.
Staff Nurse
ATC/Rosewood Staffing Agency
09.2007 - 06.2017
Travel to facilities in northern Indiana to fill immediate staffing needs primarily in skilled nursing facilities but also included the following short contracts
Logansport State Psychiatric Hospital 9/2007-5/2008
Dalton Foundry Occupational Nurse 9/2009-2/2011.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Indiana
08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, Indiana
05.2016
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Brown Mackie College
South Bend, Indiana
02.2007
Skills
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Level 1 infuser
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Targeted Temperature Management
Prone/Paralyze
Code Team
Temporary pacemaker
Professional Development
CRNA School Prep Academy Mentorship Program
Critical Care Anesthesia Nursing Exploration Workshop - Wake Forest University
12 contact hours of education in advanced critical care and readiness factors for anesthesia education
American Association of Critical-Care Nurse NTI conference
25 hours Anesthesia Shadowing
Accomplishments
Nurse preceptor and mentor
Hospital Skin team - Early identification of skin conditions. Provide education to frontline staff about methods to reduce and prevent skin injuries.
Fill in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement coordinator
Certification
Active
RN -Indiana #28229596A
CCRN Expires 04/2025
TNCC Expires 11/2026
NIHSS
ACLS Expires 01/2026
BLS Expires 11/2025
PALS
Inactive
Wound Care Certification (2018-2023)
TCAR (2019-2023)
LPN (IN #27059285A) (2007-2016)
Volunteer
Paddock Springs (Geriatric advocacy, activities)
Pierceton Elementary School (Field trips, classroom activities)
Pierceton Youth League (Baseball)
Combined Community Services (Sorting clothing & food donations)