Collaborate each shift with multiple specialties in high acuity, Level 1 Trauma Center with complex and critically unstable patients.
Admit and recover patients directly from operating room after multitude of extensive surgeries and procedures.
Assist in emergency procedures, responding promptly to critical situations at bedside.
Titrate and wean vasoactive, inotropic, and sedative drips on daily basis while managing Swans, arterial lines, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, CRRT, etc.
Manage ventricular assist devices such as Impella and intra-aortic balloon pump,
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
Admit and recover patients directly from operating room after multitude of extensive cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
Titrate and wean vasoactive, inotropic, and sedative drips on daily basis while managing Swans, arterial lines, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, etc.
Work closely with CTICU team including surgeons, anesthesiologists, NP's, fellows, perfusionists, and other registered nurses.
Implement appropriate interventions effectively for all hemodynamically unstable patients.
Meticulously care for patients on ventilators, VV/VA ECMO, and CVVHD.
Medical Surgical ICU Nurse
CHI St. Joseph Health College Station
01.2020 - 09.2021
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in stressful, high paced environment to achieve target results for patients.
Closely monitored respiratory status and perform ventilator operation to promote patient stabilization
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
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