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Victoria Corsi

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Previous extensive work experience prior in the community and in clinical teaching at the collegiate level. Presently works as a diligent cardiothoracic surgical ICU Staff Nurse with demonstrated success in emerging patient care and the complex SICU patient's needs. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs, environment conditions, and in ICU patient support devices. Team-oriented professional offering support and comfort to patients and families through strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU

Allegheny General Hospital
10.2022 - Current
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, cardiothoracic surgical/transplant ICU patients.
  • Titrated drips according to patient condition
  • Received education/certificates on, and treated patients with several ICU support devices including VA/VV ECMO, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and LVAD/RVAD
  • Provided support in several bedside surgical procedures such as chest openings/closures, line placement, chest tube placement, bronchoscopies, and ECMO cannulation
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Precepted student nurses providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

WVU Health Sciences
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
  • Taught physiology and science college-level courses for over 100s of students.
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
  • Participated in various research projects conducted by the department

Intern

Fairmont Regional Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Supported patients through ACSM cardiac rehab phase II & III classes
  • Participated in presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Interacted with patients by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

Intern

Encompass Health Aquatic Therapy
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Instructed aquatic aerobic classes for the community
  • Assisted physical/occupational therapists in aquatic therapy to patients
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports
  • Participated in patient workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge
  • Interacted with patients by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

Volunteer

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School and Church
01.2014 - 05.2015
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2022

Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology

West Virginia UniversitySchool
Morgantown, WV
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology, Aquatic Therapy

West Virginia UniversitySchool
Morgantown, WV
05.2019

Skills

  • Patient Admission Post-Op
  • Management of ICU patient devices
  • Enhanced recovery after surgery* protocols
  • Support during emergent and non-emergent bedside procedures
  • Swan-Ganz Catheters
  • Acute and Chronic Pain
  • Status Updates
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Sedation Management
  • Care Plan Development
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • External Pacemakers
  • Intravenous Injections
  • Mechanical Ventilators
  • Blood Transfusions

Certification

Registered Nurse (PA)

BLS

ACLS

ECMO

PRISMA CRRT

IABP

IMPELLA

LVAD

Publications


Naylor O, Jenkins A, Corsi V, Leary M, and Sherlock L. The development of an Aquatic Reduced-exertion High-intensity Interval training exercise  protocol. WVU Reseach Symposium. Morgantown, WV. (11/2019)


Jenkins A, Naylor O, Leary M, Sherlock L and Corsi V. Pilot Testing for Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Interval Training in an Aquatic Enviroment. WVU Undergraduate Research Symposium. Morgantown, WV. (4/2020)


Tylka A, Corsi V, Bryner R, Leary M. The Effect of Classroom Design on Social Integration and Retention of Freshman in a STEM-based physiology major. (2021) 

Timeline

Staff Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU

Allegheny General Hospital
10.2022 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

WVU Health Sciences
05.2019 - 08.2021

Intern

Fairmont Regional Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 05.2019

Intern

Encompass Health Aquatic Therapy
01.2019 - 05.2019

Volunteer

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School and Church
01.2014 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh

Master of Science - Clinical Exercise Physiology

West Virginia UniversitySchool

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology, Aquatic Therapy

West Virginia UniversitySchool
Victoria Corsi