Tristy Rosier
Gillette,WY
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with ICU experience in cardiac surgical, neurological, and general critical care. Specializes in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, and vasoactive drip management. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams in high-acuity settings. Embraces challenges and excels in independent roles while quickly acquiring new competencies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions, TNAA, Faststaff
01.2020 - Current
- Administered vasoactive drips, sedatives, and emergency medications in critical care unit.
- Monitored ICU patients with telemetry, ventilators, and hemodynamic equipment.
- Helped identify hemodynamic changes and respiratory issues in critical care patients in a timely manner.
- Evaluated ventilator settings and airway status for critically ill hospital patients.
- Supported patient care for critical patients in high-acuity units through assessments, admissions, lab monitoring, vital sign checks, neuro status reviews, telemetry monitoring, patient and family education, phlebotomy, line care, bedside procedure support, discharge teaching, interdisciplinary coordination, trach and Foley care, tube and ostomy management, wound vac care, airway support, nutrition support, post-op care, CRRT, arterial line care, EVD management, balloon pump care, transplant care, end-of-life care, post-mortem care, and transport for testing or transfer.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Cared for patients with a broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Managed PA catheters and arterial lines, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Worked with physicians, respiratory therapists, and bedside staff to coordinate individualized care plans and improve patient outcomes.
- Completed medical treatments such as medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Helped physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Followed infection control, safety protocols, and sterile technique during patient care.
- Delivered emergency resuscitative measures in line with Advanced Cardiac Life Support protocols.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to supervising physician immediately.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to support optimal outcomes.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adjust individualized care plans.
- Cared for patients with catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Took part in quality improvement initiatives focused on outcomes for critically ill patients.
- Reviewed effectiveness of treatments and therapies provided to patients.
- Worked with healthcare team members on treatment plans for each patient served.
- Delivered direct care in surgical, cardiac, and neurological critical care units.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to support patient outcome goals.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients.
- Offered emotional support to families during critical illness and end-of-life care while maintaining a compassionate environment.
- Offered emotional support to families during critical illness and end-of-life care while maintaining compassionate environment.
Branch Director
Encompass Hospice
McComb, MS
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Directed hospice branch operations, staffing, and daily workflow.
- Managed branch compliance with Medicare, state, and agency standards.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings for patient care coordination.
- Led team of 17 employees to deliver compassionate end of life care, ensuring quality support for patients and families.
RN Client Care Coordinator
Gilsoul and Associates
Shreveport, LA
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Assessed Gilsoul and Associates patients and updated nursing care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in Gilsoul and Associates clinic.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Provided comprehensive support in various roles, including registered nurse, office manager, payroll coordinator, paralegal, and accounts payable and receivable.Assisted families with placement, bill payment management, medication attorney attorney management, sitter services, and applications for Medicaid, Medicare, and VA benefits; facilitated estate planning, last wills and testaments, advance directives, powers of attorney. families and clients through end-of-life planning, including funeral arrangements, transportation, end-of-life care, and transition from home to facilities.e care, and transition from home to facilities.
Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton
Shreveport, LA
03.2011 - 11.2016
- Provided exceptional bedside care in cardiac stepdown unit, ICU, and hospice services. Managed critical drips, temporary pacemakers, EVDs, pain pumps, chest tubes, Cardiac Index, arterial lines, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, central lines, blood draws, medications, education, foley insertion/care, JP drains, NG/OG/J tube/dobhoff/Peg tube management and insertion. Executed crisis interventions, ensuring timely response to urgent patient needs. Coordinated interdisciplinary care, facilitating effective collaboration among healthcare teams. Education for patients and families. Discharge teaching. Performed EKGs to assess cardiac function and detect abnormalities. Emergent bedside procedures. Delivered safety education to patients and families, promoting better health outcomes and reducing risks. Transplant/neuro/medical/surgical/cardiac ICU duties.
- Delivered bedside care across Willis Knighton inpatient units
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans
- Administered medications and monitored treatment responses
Registered Nurse
Christus Schumpert
Shreveport, LA
07.2009 - 03.2011
- Transitioned from labor and delivery nurse to cardiac stepdown nurse. Managed labor induction and monitored Pitocin drips to ensure safe maternal and neonatal outcomes while providing comprehensive post-partum care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physicians.
- Assessed Willis Knighton patients and updated nursing care plans.
- Administered medications following Willis Knighton safety protocols.
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05-2009
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Skills
- Critical care expertise
- Critical care nursing
- Intensive care unit experience
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Adult Advanced Life Support
- Ventilator management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Vasoactive titration
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Neurological assessment
- Crisis response
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Trauma nursing care
- End-of-life care
- Wound care management
- Airway management
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Pain management techniques
- Neurological assessment
- Sedation management
- Blood transfusion administration
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Chest tube management
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Clinical treatment
- Ongoing education
- Evidence-based care
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Education
- Patient discharging
- Family communication
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Healthcare teamwork
- Management experience
- Policy adherence
- Multitasking capacity
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- OSHA safety expert
- HIPAA education
- Electronic health record proficiency
- Crisis response
- Resuscitation Techniques
- Issue monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Chart management
- Standards of care
- Professional demeanor
- Building relationships
- Medical terminology
- Patient Evaluations
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Resuscitation Techniques
- Issue monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Building relationships
- Medical terminology
- Professional demeanor
Custom
- US Army
- Active to reserves
- Honorable Discharge
Accomplishments
- OCS commendation letter in basic training
- Expert Marksman-US Army
- Team Lead-US Army
Timeline
Critical Care Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions, TNAA, Faststaff
01.2020 - Current
Branch Director
Encompass Hospice
03.2018 - 01.2020
RN Client Care Coordinator
Gilsoul and Associates
12.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton
03.2011 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Christus Schumpert
07.2009 - 03.2011
Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University
High School Diploma -
Central High School