Tairah Casher
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Critical care registered nurse with experience in, Medical/Cardiac ICU, PACU, and LTAC settings. Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive drips, Impella, IABP, arterial lines, central lines, and management of critically ill patients in high-acuity hospital environments. Recognized for adaptability, strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and ability to quickly integrate into diverse healthcare systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Cardiac/Medical ICU Float
Mary Washington Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Manage critically ill cardiac and medical ICU patients in high-acuity environments
- Monitor ventilators, vasoactive drips, invasive lines, and hemodynamic status
- Collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to stabilize complex patients
- Adapt quickly to varying ICU workflows while maintaining safe, efficient patient care
- Hospital contract through Aya Healthcare
Registered Nurse – PACU
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Provide post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgical procedures
- Monitor airway status, pain control, vital signs, and post-operative complications
- Collaborate with physicians and surgical teams to ensure safe patient recovery and discharge
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Registered Nurse-LTAC
Lynn Care Center
Front Royal, VA
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided skilled nursing care for medically complex patients in LTAC settings
- Performed patient assessments, medication administration, and care coordination
- Delegated tasks appropriately to nursing assistants while maintaining quality patient care
- Contract through Clipboard Health
Registered Nurse – MICU
Reston Hospital Center
Reston, VA
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided nursing care in a high-acuity hospital setting
- Managed complex patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
- Monitored patient condition, administered medications, and responded to emergent situations
- Adapted quickly to unit workflows and staffing needs
- Hospital contract through ConnectRN
Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
Baystate Medical Center
Springfeild,MA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed critically ill ICU patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions and clinical changes
- Collaborated with critical care teams to implement individualized treatment plans
- Hospital Contract through FlexCare Medical Staffing
Professional Staff Nurse – CVICU
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided direct care for critically ill cardiac patients in CVICU settings
- Performed hemodynamic monitoring and managed arterial lines, central lines, and PICC lines
- Worked with therapeutic devices including IABP, Impella, and Swans-Ganz catheters
- Responded to emergency situations with rapid critical thinking and intervention
Licensed Practical Nurse
Frey Village Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Monitored patient health status and administered medications and treatments
- Performed dressing changes, catheter insertions, and coordinated care with providers
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated changes in patient condition
Education
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Minneota, MN01.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Minneota, MN03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
01.2021
Skills
- Float Pool Experience
- High-Acuity Patient Care
- Critical Care Nursing
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Vasoactive Drips
- Arterial Line Management
- Central Line & PICC Line Care
- Swans-Ganz Catheters
- Impella & IABP Device
- Dysrhythmia Recognition
- Rapid Response & Emergency Care
- Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Infection Prevention & Safety Protocols
- Epic/Cerner/Meditech
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Cardiac/Medical ICU Float
Mary Washington Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – MICU
Reston Hospital Center
12.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse – PACU
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-LTAC
Lynn Care Center
08.2023 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
Baystate Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
Professional Staff Nurse – CVICU
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Frey Village Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University