Victoria Mora
East Williston
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate critical care nurse with extensive experience in high-pressure environments. Strong foundation in patient assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking admission to CRNA program to enhance clinical expertise and contribute to evidence-based anesthesia care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
St. Francis Hospital
Roslyn
10.2024 - Current
- Manage complex post-operative cardiothoracic patients, including those recovering from CABG, valve replacements, and LVAD implantation, requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical circulatory support, and mechanical ventilation.
- Titrate critical medications including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, and paralytics based on clinical assessment and interpretation of data from arterial lines, central venous catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters, to deliver timely, evidence-based interventions.
- Manage mechanically ventilated patients, including ventilator weaning, airway care, and coordination with respiratory therapy to optimize gas exchange and respiratory function.
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and intensivists in the management of critical events and transitions of care, strengthening expertise in perioperative physiology and anesthesia-related clinical decision-making.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
St. Francis Hospital
Roslyn
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Provide specialized care to post-operative vascular surgery patients, including carotid endarterectomies, fem-pop bypasses, AAA repairs, and amputations, with vigilant monitoring for complications such as bleeding, thrombosis, and neurovascular compromise.
- Using clinical assessment and protocols to optimize coagulation, blood pressure, and patient comfort through titration and management of anticoagulants, antihypertensives, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, and IV opioid infusions.
- Perform frequent neurovascular and hemodynamic assessments, monitor telemetry, and escalate care in response to clinical deterioration, collaborating with ICU and surgical teams as needed.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
St. Francis Hospital
Roslyn
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, promptly identifying and escalating arrhythmias and ischemic changes to the healthcare team.
- Educate post-operative open heart surgery patients and their families on recovery expectations, medication management, and lifestyle modifications to support long-term cardiac health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2023
Certification
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Valid through 8/2028
Certified Sedation Registered Nurse (CSRN), Valid through 8/2027
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Valid through 5/2027
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Valid through 8/2027
Basic Life Support (BLS), Valid through 8/2027
IABP | Impella | LVAD
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
St. Francis Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
St. Francis Hospital
02.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
St. Francis Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University