Tashni Clay
Children’s Hospital of New Orleans
Destrehan,LA
1
Certification
14
Years of experience
Critical Care Registered Nurse with 17 years of extensive experience caring for high-acuity adult and pediatric patients in ICU and perioperative settings. Proficient in advanced life support technologies, including ECMO, LVAD, Impella, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive medication titration. Recognized for sound clinical judgment, effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and rapid response in emergent situations. Committed to advancing expertise through a Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) program and applying a strong critical care foundation to the delivery of safe, evidence-based anesthesia care.
Work History
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical CV ICU
1 Year 4 Months- Provide direct care for critically ill patients requiring advanced cardiac and respiratory support
- Manage ECMO, LVAD, Impella, and CRRT therapies in multi-organ failure patients
- Perform invasive hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management
- Titrate vasopressors, inotropes, and vasoactive medications based on patient response
- Coordinate care with intensivists, anesthesia, pharmacy, and multidisciplinary ICU teams
Circulating Registered Nurse – Operating Room
2 Years- Circulate pediatric surgical procedures ensuring patient safety and sterile technique
- Coordinate with surgical, anesthesia, and procedural teams intraoperatively
RN Care Manager – Women’s Health Clinic
8 Months- Coordinated patient care plans and chronic disease management
- Educated patients on treatment adherence and preventive care
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1 Year 7 Months- Supported pediatric surgical cases across multiple specialties
- Managed perioperative patient preparation and intraoperative workflow
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2 Years 1 Month- Assisted in surgical procedures and maintained OR sterility standards
- Supported surgeons and anesthesia teams during operative cases
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
6 Years 6 Months- Provided care for diverse medical-surgical patient population
- Performed assessments, medication administration, and discharge education
Cardiac ICU Staff Registered Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Managed post-cardiac surgery and advanced heart failure patients
- Monitored and titrated vasoactive drips and invasive hemodynamic parameters
- Responded to rapid deterioration and code blue emergencies
Cardiac ICU Staff Registered Nurse
5 Months- Provided critical care for pediatric cardiac patients
- Assisted with stabilization and emergency interventions for acute decompensation
Registered Nurse – Float Pool
3 Years 1 Month- Delivered care across multiple units including trauma and acute care settings
- Assisted with emergency interventions and patient stabilization
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Skills
ECMO
LVAD
Impella
CRRT
Mechanical Ventilation
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Vasoactive & Inotropic Drips
Code Blue Response
Rapid Response
Critical Care Management
Perioperative Nursing
Patient Assessment
Clinical Decision-Making
Leadership
Team Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) – Expires 2028-11-30
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Expires 2028-12-31
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Expires 2027-03-31
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Expires 2027-03-31
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Expires 2026-06-30
- Louisiana Registered Nurse License – Active (Expires 2028-01-01)
Accomplishments
- Clinical Ladder Advancement Program – Level 3 Nurse
LEADERSHIP
- Clinical Preceptor – Louisiana State University School of Nursing
- Serve as a clinical preceptor for senior nursing students during critical care clinical rotations
- Provide instruction in patient assessment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice
- Mentor students in safe clinical decision-making and critical care competencies
- Collaborate with faculty and unit leadership to support student development
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical CV ICU
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Circulating Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Children’s Hospital of New Orleans
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
RN Care Manager – Women’s Health Clinic
Veterans Affairs
10.2023 - 06.2024Read More
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Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2023Read More
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Children’s Hospital of New Orleans
10.2019 - 11.2021Read More
Cardiac ICU Staff Registered Nurse
East Jefferson General Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2019Read More
Cardiac ICU Staff Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of New Orleans
07.2016 - 12.2016Read More
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente
04.2015 - 10.2021Read More
Registered Nurse – Float Pool
East Jefferson General Hospital
03.2012 - 04.2015Read More
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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