Highly motivated, compassionate and hard-working SRNA looking to improve patient outcomes and serve the Rhode Island community with a higher education in nurse anesthesia through collaboration, utilizing advanced critical thinking skills and inter disciplinary teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care/ICU RN
Neuro Critical Care Unit, Rhode Island Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Management of 1-2 high-acuity neuro-trauma and neurosurgical patients simultaneously including but not limited to high grade sub-arachnoid hemorrhages, intracranial and intra-ventricular hemorrhages, post-op craniotomy for tumor resection and emergent decompressive hemi-craniotomies, GSWs, subdural hematomas (burr holes/craniotomy), spinal fixations/stabilizations, transsphenoidal resections Chiari malformations, status epilepticus/seizure management patients, and ELVO stroke patients post VIR requiring ICU level of care
Management of 1-2 mechanically ventilated patients; intubations/intubated patients, tracheostomies.
Set up and management of patients during insertion and management of patients with devices including EVD (Extra-ventricular Drainage) systems, Cranial “Bolt” systems (Codman), lumbar drains, subdural drains, DBS systems, central line, arterial lines.
Management of vasoactive, sedative and paralytic medications including norepinephrine, phenylephrine, milrinone, propofol, fentanyl, midazolam, precedex, ketamine, atracarium as well as management of patients needing hypertonic saline (3% NaCl, 5%NaCl, 23% NaCl) and mannitol
Experience with end of life care including management of organ donation patients alongside New England Organ Bank – including DCD and brain death patients and in preparation for leading up to organ donation in the OR
Experience as charge RN, new RN preceptor, and student nurse preceptor
Member of NCCU Committee; working with unit director, attending physicians and management to improve unit practices and contribute to policy change for improved patient outcomes, meeting monthly.
Student Nurse Intern
Rhode Island Hospital, Float Pool
01.2020 - 05.2021
Floats to all Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital inpatient units, performed and documented patient vital signs, blood sugars, activities of daily living, feeding, hygiene, safety watches and observations. Assisted and documented care of 10-15 patients' care simultaneously per shift.
Pharmacy Technician I
CVS Pharmacy
04.2019 - 09.2019
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures
Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues
Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
Rhode Island College/SJHSNA
Providence, RI
05.2027
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN) with Minor in Spanish language -
University of Rhode Island
05.2021
Certification
CCRN, American Academy of Critical Care-Expires 5/2026
ACLS, American Heart Association - Expires 10/2025
PALS, American Heart Association- Expires 12/2025
BLS, American Heart Association- Expires 5/2026
NIHSS certification- Expires 1/2026
Languages and Additional Experiences
Languages
Armenian- native and bilingual proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Western Armenian dialect
Spanish- limited working proficiency
New RN and Nursing Student Preceptor
Frequently precepts and orients new RN's and nursing students to Neuro ICU floor, teaches new skills required for effective and safe nursing, provides constructive feedback and facilitates safe and independent nursing habits to set students and RN's up for career success in the ICU.
Monitors new RN's and students' nursing and team communication skills, provides guidance on areas needed to improve as well as encourages already present skills and strengths.
Armenian Girl/Boy Scout Volunteer Leader
For over 10 years, meeting every Saturday afternoon, leader of co-ed girl and boy scout troop (Homenetmen Troop 51) in Providence, RI. Over 25 kids aged 5-13 participating, teaching them about Armenian culture, language and history along with scouting skills such as camping, survival, first aid and community service. Volunteers to also travel to regional and international camps to broaden experiences and meet other leaders to better improve quality of the experience for the kids as well as increase community involvement.
Timeline
Critical Care/ICU RN
Neuro Critical Care Unit, Rhode Island Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Rhode Island Hospital, Float Pool
01.2020 - 05.2021
Pharmacy Technician I
CVS Pharmacy
04.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN) with Minor in Spanish language -
Registered Nurse at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center: Level 1 Trauma Center. Surgical Trauma/Neuro Intensive Care UnitRegistered Nurse at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center: Level 1 Trauma Center. Surgical Trauma/Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse at Nottingham University Hospital. Critical and Surgical Care UnitRegistered Nurse at Nottingham University Hospital. Critical and Surgical Care Unit