Dynamic Charge RN with extensive experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital, excelling in perioperative care and critical equipment management. Proven ability to deliver family-centered emotional support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in sterile technique and patient assessment, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to enhancing patient recovery and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN / Trauma RN
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
10.2019 - 04.2025
Managed complex trauma, injury, and illness cases in a Level I pediatric trauma center, emphasizing rapid assessment, triage, and stabilization to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Delivered family-centered care in a multicultural urban environment, coordinating with surgical teams for emergent procedures and perioperative transitions.
Provided high-quality emergency and critical care within multidisciplinary teams, including preparation for operating room interventions and post-surgical monitoring.
Adapted skills in a fast-paced setting, upgrading knowledge during the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain sterile protocols and infection control.
Offered emotional support to pediatric patients and families during high-stress situations, facilitating smooth handoffs to operating room staff.
ICU RN
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
09.2017 - 02.2019
Provided direct bedside care for critically ill cardiovascular patients, including perioperative support for heart transplants, valve replacements, LVAD placements, and other cardiac surgeries.
Managed advanced critical care equipment such as ventilators, pressors, hemodialysis, and ECMO, ensuring seamless integration during surgical procedures.
Assisted in procedural interventions, maintaining sterile fields and monitoring patient stability to support surgical teams.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families navigating prolonged healthcare challenges, including post-operative recovery.
ICU RN
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017
Delivered critical care in the perioperative period for organ transplant patients, assisting physicians with procedures including bronchoscopy, central line insertions, dialysis catheter placements, and intubations.
Ensured proper functioning of ventilators, monitors, and medical equipment to maintain patient safety during and after surgical interventions.
Collaborated with critical care teams to provide education and support to patient families, facilitating effective transitions to post-operative care.
Team Nurse
Ohio Hospital of Psychiatry
03.2014 - 03.2015
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans for patients with psychiatric, substance abuse, and medical needs, including medication stabilization and procedural assessments.
Conducted group therapy sessions and participated in daily treatment meetings to ensure continuity of care and best practices.
Facilitated transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings, applying skills in patient monitoring transferable to perioperative environments.
Community Treatment Team Nurse
Southeast Inc.
06.2013 - 03.2014
Served on a multidisciplinary team providing care to over 500 community patients with mental health disorders, conducting home visits for assessments, medication administration, and risk evaluations.
Educated patients and families on medications, disorders, cessation programs, and life skills, promoting recovery and self-management.
Built relationships to address patient concerns and coordinate referrals, demonstrating strong communication skills essential for operating room collaboration.
Education
Master of Science - Business
Capital University
Columbus, Ohio, OH
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH
05-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH
11-2012
Skills
Perioperative Care & Surgical Assistance
Patient Assessment & Triage
Sterile Technique & Infection Control
Critical Care Equipment Management (Ventilators, ECMO, Pressors)
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