Victoria Miceli
Tampa
Summary
Dedicated ECMO Specialist with strong skills in patient monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and critical care assessment. Committed to ensuring safety and effectiveness in ECMO operations, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/ECMO Specialist
AdventHealth Tampa
Tampa
08.2003 - Current
- Operated ECMO machines to support critically ill patients during procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and ECMO parameters for safety and effectiveness.
- Assisted in troubleshooting ECMO equipment during clinical operations.
- Documented patient data accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided education about extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy to families of critically ill patients.
- Reviewed test results and imaging studies to determine any complications or adverse effects from the procedure.
- Provided comprehensive care to the patient while on ECMO support including monitoring of organ function and adjusting settings accordingly.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, and cardiac rhythm.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding post-operative care plans for patients on ECMO support.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted ECMO parameters as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, and arterial line placement.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were readily available for efficient operation of the ECMO machine.
- Initiated life-saving interventions to stabilize a patient's condition before transport or surgery.
- Verified accuracy of all prescriptions before administering them during an emergency situation.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments administered and changes to the ECMO system settings.
- Coordinated with other medical personnel to ensure proper implementation of patient treatment plan.
- Instructed caregivers on the appropriate use of equipment related to the ECMO process.
- Conducted regular rounds in ICU and CCU units to assess patients' conditions during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
- Evaluated laboratory values and monitored drug levels during ECMO treatment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records, noting assessment results, interventions and medications.
- Obtained specimens or samples for laboratory work.
- Monitored patients' fluid intake and output to detect fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- Used physiologically and technologically derived data to assess urgent and emergent health conditions.
- Prioritized patient care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.
- Provided comprehensive patient care and support in fast-paced hospital environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2002
Skills
- ECMO operation
- Patient monitoring
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Electronic health records
- Critical care assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ECMO Specialist
AdventHealth Tampa
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida