Teagan Claggett
Parker,CO
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in critical care principles, eager to advance within the ECMO environment. Comprehensive understanding of physiology and medical technology. Demonstrates decisive clinical judgment and exceptional communication skills, fostering collaboration in high-pressure situations. Prepared to leverage and enhance technical skills alongside patient care expertise in pursuit of an ECMO Lead role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECMO SPECIALIST
University of Colorado Hospital CTICU
Aurora, CO
08.2025 - Current
- Assess patient responses to ECMO therapy, fine-tuning settings to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
- Execute routine maintenance and troubleshooting of ECMO devices to ensure optimal operational readiness.
- Facilitate education sessions for nursing staff on ECMO protocols and equipment to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of care for critically ill patients requiring ECMO support.
RN
University of Colorado Hospital CTICU
Aurora, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Analyze hemodynamic data to determine patient stability and guide treatment decisions.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients to identify early signs of distress and implemented timely interventions to mitigate complications.
- Manage crisis situations by swiftly prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to deliver critical patient care.
- Precept new nursing personnel on the operation of cardiothoracic devices and best practices in critical care management.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries within the ICU setting.
Advanced Care Partner
University of Colorado Hospital STICU & CTICU
Aurora, CO
01.2023 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Physiology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2019
Accomplishments
- You've Got Heart Award Recipient
- Great Catch for LVAD driveline disconnection by a patient
Certification
- CO State, DORA – (RN.1689330) Expires: Sept 2027
- ACLS Expires: Nov 2027
- AHA - BLS Healthcare Provider (CPR/First Aid/AED) Expires: Nov 2027
Timeline
ECMO SPECIALIST
University of Colorado Hospital CTICU
08.2025 - Current
RN
University of Colorado Hospital CTICU
08.2023 - Current
Advanced Care Partner
University of Colorado Hospital STICU & CTICU
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Physiology
University of Colorado Boulder