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Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) Resume Example

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REGISTERED NURSE, CARDIOTHORACIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (CTICU)
Professional Summary
Compassionate Bachelor's degree prepared Registered Nurse with over five years of experience in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Intensive Care. Experienced in management of pre and post-operative Cardiothoracic Surgery patients, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive medications. Additional experience in providing Hospice and Palliative Care in underserved areas, by supporting needs of culturally diverse patients and families.  Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills to pursue further advance practice nursing. Possesses a positive, energetic, and professional attitude; while seeking a position in the UCLA School of Nursing Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program for the Fall of 2018. 
Education
Bachelor of Science : Nursing, 2012Wayne State University - City, State
3.94/4.0 GPA
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Certifications and Licenses
CCRN (Adult) Acute/Critical Care Nursing (May 2017-present) 
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification (2012-present) 
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) (2012-present)
Registered Nurse, California (July 2015-present)
Registered Nurse, Michigan (July 2012-July 2015)
Professional Experience
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
July 2015 to Current
Promedica Senior Care - Midland , MI

Full-time RN, BSN. Provided high-quality and compassionate care to one or two critically ill patients per shift.

Demonstrated strong prioritization and leadership under a high stress-working environment, while maintaining composure and attention to detail.

Registered Nurse, Hospice
December 2014 to May 2015
Hospice Of Michigan - City , STATE
  • Contingent RN for Hospice of Michigan (HOM), while working full time in the CVICU. 
  • Managed a caseload of 4-5 patients with a terminal diagnosis of 6 months or less. 
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability; consistent with palliative care, symptom management, and end of life interventions throughout the home, facilities, and inpatient settings.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and nonverbal pain assessments, medications, and death/dying process.
  • Performed outpatient death pronouncement and postmortem care. 
  • Conducted re-certification assessments ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. 
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
July 2012 to May 2015
Henry Ford Medical Center - City , STATE
  • Full-time RN, BSN. Provided quality nursing care for cardiac specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Failure, Cardiology, Heart and Lung Transplant, and Structural Heart patients.
Nurse Extern, CVICU
June 2011 to July 2012
Henry Ford Medical Center - City , STATE
  • Provided direct nursing care under RN supervision. 
  • Developed and utilized a nursing handoff report tool. 
Student Nurse Associate and Nursing Assistant
June 2011 to July 2012
Harper University Hospital, Detroit Medical Center - City , STATE
  • Provided basic patient care for up to ten patients in the MICU, SICU, Neuroscience ICU and CVICU.
Leadership Activities

CTICU Team Captain  - UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. (March 2017-present). Unit resource for staff and patients. Coordinated with the charge nurse to facilitate admissions, discharges, and transfers. Coordinated daily break schedules for about 20 RNs. Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge of hospital policies; aided staff in complex, acute patient care; and delegated duties appropriately. 

CTICU Nurse Preceptor -

UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. (January 2017-present). Full-time primary preceptor for new RNs to the CTICU. Motivated staff to deliver excellence in nursing care. Promoted teamwork, respect, and integrity.

Discharge Phone Call Team, Committee Chair, CTICU - UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. (February 2017-July 2017). Generated and initiated a data collection tool to decrease hospital readmission rates, and improve quality of care in patients discharged from the ICU. 

Skin Team Committee Chair, CTICU - UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. (November 2015-present). Created and implemented a root-cause analysis tool for unit acquired pressure injuries. 

Unit Practice Council (UPC), CTICU - UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. (November 2015-June 2017). 

CVICU Nurse Preceptor - Henry Ford Medical Center, Detroit, MI. Direct Nurse Preceptor, full-time, for one year. 

Unit Governance Council (UGC), CVICU – Henry Ford Medical Center, CVICU (September 2012-May 2015). Implemented a “Pod Coordinator” role; which helped to organize patient travels, lunch breaks, and assignments for staff nurses.

American Heart Association Heart Walk, CVICU Committee Chair - Henry Ford Medical Center, CVICU (2014 and 2015)

Student Nurses Association - Wayne State University, College of Nursing, Detroit, MI (September 2009- May 2012). Organized the first College of Nursing blood drive on campus. 

Skill Highlights
  • Skilled in device management of pacemakers, Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), Intra-aortic balloon pump, Centrimag, VA and VV ECMO, Impella, Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC), CRRT/SLED Dialysis, Tandem Heart Pump, SynCardia Total Artificial Heart, EKOS, Alsius Cool-guard
  • ECG's and continuous cardiac monitoring
  • Rhythm interpretation and intervention.
  • Management of mechanical vents, trachs, oxygen therapy, and suctioning.
  • Titration of vasoactive medications.
  • Chest tubes and drains. 
  • Procedural skills: Phlebotomy, IV starts, central line (CL) care, ABG sticks, NGT/OGT insertion, urethral catheter and fecal containment insertion, ostomy care, CL and PAC removal, RSI/Code blue, electronic Medical Charting-EPIC system 
Community Involvement
  • Member of St. Augustine Catholic Church – Culver City, CA (2015-present)
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) (July 2014-November 2015). Ran a half marathon with LLS Team in Training (TNT) in memory of my Aunt. Exceeded my fundraising pledge to raise $1,050 to help cure leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
  • Member of Old St. Mary's Catholic Church – Detroit, MI (2008-2015)
  • Vista Maria Women's Shelter (November 2010). Organized and participated in a pizza party game night for the girls at the shelter.
  • Children's Hospital of Michigan – Detroit Medical Center (July 2008-May 2010). Volunteered one day a week in the hospital community playrooms and bedside. Mentored and trained new volunteers. 
Awards
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, Nomination (August and September 2014)
Wayne State University College of Nursing Dean's List (2009-2012)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2011)
Margaret Pieper Nursing Memorial Scholarship (2011)
Wayne State University Academic Scholarship (2007-2011)
Phyllis E. Edwards Nursing Scholarship (2010)
Steve Sims Leadership Award (2007)
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  • Wayne State University

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  • Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
  • Registered Nurse, Hospice
  • Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
  • Nurse Extern, CVICU
  • Student Nurse Associate and Nursing Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 2012

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