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REGISTERED NURSE, ICU
Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse transitioning to the Nurse Practitioner role in Cardiology, with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, care coordination, and treatment plan development in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently proven skills with developing strong patient relationships and tailored patient care plans through collaboration with patients and families.

Skills
  • Preventative Health
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Patient/Family Education and Instruction
  • Treatment plan development
  • Triaging
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Infection Control Measures
Work History
Mar 2017 - CurrentRegistered Nurse, ICUCompany Name - City, State
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 12 bed critical care unit, providing direct care to up to 5 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence and readmission
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Jan 2016 - Mar 2017Registered Nurse, CVICUCompany Name - City, State
  • Provide nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients related to immediate post operative open-heart surgery, STEMI, post cardiac catheterization, post cardiac arrest care including hypothermia protocol, and ECMO
  • Performed lifesaving interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team for critically ill patients
  • First-assisted to surgeons at bedside with performing emergent open chest explorations for cardiac tamponade and assisting with ECMO cannulation
  • Experience with titration of sedation, multiple pressors, and paralytics
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Sep 2013 - Jan 2016Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Operating Room NurseCompany Name - City, State
  • Provide intraoperative care to Cardiothoracic Surgery patients including performing heart transplant, coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement and valve repair
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Jan 2009 - May 2011Emergency Medical Technician BasicCompany Name - City, State
  • Served as Attendant in Charge, responsible for all patient care treatment decisions, team management, and all critical decision-making in high-stress emergent situations
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
Education
Expected in Aug 2020Family Nurse PractitionerSimmons University | City
  • Thesis: Systematic Review: Barriers of Nursing Bedside Shift Report
  • Current GPA 4.0
May 2018Bachelor of NursingCabarrus College of Health Sciences | City
  • Graduated summa cum laude
  • Dean's List for all semesters
  • Member of National Honor Society
May 2013Diploma: NursingMercy School of Nursing | City
  • Graduated with 3.6 GPA
  • Graduated cum laude
  • Member of National Honor Society
May 2011Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences, ChemistryVirginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | City
  • Majored in Biological Sciences
  • Minored in Chemistry
  • Graduated cum laude
  • Graduated with 3.72 GPA
  • Member of National Honor Society
  • Graduated with Honors Scholar distinction
Certifications
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
Undergraduate Research
  • Performed at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the Department of Plant Pathology and Weed Science, for the lab of Dr. Boris Vinatzer, focusing on Pseudomonas syringae and using comparative evolutionary genomics, population genetics, and microbial genetics to identify the molecular evolutionary mechanisms that allow pathogens host specificity.
  • Performing experimental techniques such as transformations, infections of plants by infiltration and spraying, PCR, plasmid extraction, cloning, gel electrophoresis, genomic library screening, and constructing growth curves.
  • Was awarded Honors Scholar diploma for research work from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Honors College
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Simmons University
  • Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
  • Mercy School of Nursing
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, ICU
  • Registered Nurse, CVICU
  • Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Operating Room Nurse
  • Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Degrees

  • Family Nurse Practitioner
    Bachelor of Nursing
    Diploma : Nursing
    Bachelor of Science : Biological Sciences, Chemistry

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