Skilled, energetic, patient-focused Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse with more than 9 years experience (various positions) in the health care field. Experienced in fast paced critical care unit that provides multifaceted invasive hemodynamic monitoring and treatment of adult patients during the critical period of recovery from cardiac and thoracic surgery.
Licenses
Registered Nurse in the State of [Michigan], License number [#4704308844]
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification 2013 to Present
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2006 to Present
CPR certified through American Heart Association 2006 to Present
Skill Highlights
Medication administration expert
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Vascular care understanding
Skilled cardiac care nurse
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Computerized charting specialist
Culturally sensitive
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
Professional Experience
Cardiothoracic ICU Staff Nurse, 09/2014 to Current Shepherd Of The Valley – Boardman, OH,
Focused on assessment, diagnosis, planning, treatment, and evaluation of preoperative and post-operative surgical patients with prominence
on Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiac ICU care with rhythm analysis,
hemodynamics, airway, pain, and medication management, safety measures,
patient/family education and support, and introduction of the rehabilitation process.
Temporary epicardial and thoracic pacing, open cardiac arrest management, Code “Blue” management and operations, Central line management and discontinuation,
External cardiac defibrillation, CRRT management and operation.
Home Health Care Nurse/ MIHP Program Coordinator, 07/2014 to 11/2014 Mclaren Health Care – Port Austin, MI,
Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Managed team of medical support personnel. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Home Health Aide, 07/2012 to 2014 Professional Parent Care – City, STATE,
Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration. Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation. Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.
Student Nurse, 08/2010 to 04/2014 BSN Clinical Rotations – City, STATE,
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Completed >100 hours of clinical work in Med/Surg, OB, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Community health, Leadership nursing rotations.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Nurse Educator, Expected in 2017 University of Phoenix - Online, GPA:
Anticipated graduation 5/2017
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 2014 Davenport University - Warren, MI GPA:
Member of National Honor Society
3.5 GPA
Associate of Applied Science: Pre Nursing, Expected in 2010 Wayne County Community College District - Detroit, MI GPA:
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