Wanda Moore
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Accomplished critical care Registered Nurse with a proven track record of providing excellent patient care. Proficient in invasive hemodynamic monitoring and delivering compassionate care. Excelled in mentoring staff and reducing medication errors, showcasing exceptional problem resolution capabilities and a professional bedside manner. Skilled in managing critical care devices like ECMO and Impella, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CCU Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent
06.2020 - Current
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed and monitor devices such as impella/RP flex/IABP.
- Managed and monitored patient receiving CRRT or intermittent dialysis.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements ensuring patient safety throughout each process.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently following protocols and maintaining clear communication with the healthcare team.
Advanced Cardiac Surgical ICU
Advent Health Orlando
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided post-operative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients, focusing on pain management and early ambulation.
- Mentored junior nursing staff through constructive feedback, skill demonstrations, and sharing clinical knowledge gained from experience.
- Coordinated with physical therapists to develop individualized rehabilitation plans for patients recovering from cardiac surgeries or events.
- Managed devices such impella/RP flex/LVADs/protech duo.
- Managed direct care to patient with VV/VA ecmo in coordination with ecmo specialist.
- Managed ventilator settings, titrating according to patient needs and physician orders.
- Promoted safety culture within the unit by adhering to infection control protocols, reporting incidents promptly, and participating in ongoing staff education programs.
- Reduced complications by diligently assessing patients for early signs of distress and initiating timely interventions.
Open Heart Step-down RN
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Administering IV drips, hydration therapy, and antibiotics for cardiac patients.
- Care for patient with devices such pacemakers and implantable cardiovascular defibrillators (ICD's) for complicated heart cases.
- Monitoring patients' condition post-surgeries such as CABG, Thoracotomy, TVAR, Wipple procedure and telemetry response for heart conditions.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular patient and education about the precautions to be taken such as diet and sternal precautions.
- Coordinated with other nurses to give healthcare services for open-heart surgery patients and monitoring their improvements.
- Monitored patients with acute chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, HF with cardiomyopathy and provide care tailored to specific disease process.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Keiser University
Jacksonville, FL04.2018
Medical Assistant -
Everest College - Chesapeake
Chesapeake, VA05.2007
High School Diploma -
Phoebus High School
Hampton, VA06.2000
Skills
- Preceptor for nursing student
- Patient/family focused care
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Thorough physical assessments
- Tracheotomy care
- IV inotropes and vasoactive medications
- Central line insertion and maintenance
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Knowledge
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO)
- Impella
- Heartmate II (HMII)
- Compassionate Care
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
Timeline
Advanced Cardiac Surgical ICU
Advent Health Orlando
01.2023 - 12.2023
CCU Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent
06.2020 - Current
Open Heart Step-down RN
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Keiser University
Medical Assistant -
Everest College - Chesapeake
High School Diploma -
Phoebus High School
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