surgical icu transplant rn resume example with 5+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse with 5 years of direct patient care. Adept at communicating with providers and the multidisciplinary team. A dedicated patient advocate with extensive knowledge of surgical post-operative recovery and treatment.
Skills
Cardiac monitoring/Invasive and non-invasive
Management of central lines, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and temporary pacemakers
Interpreting 12-lead EKGs and managing cardiac dysrhythmia
BLS, ACLS, cardioversion and defibrillation, critical code and emergency response
Management of cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, ARDS, and all types of shock
Assisting in endotracheal intubation and management of ventilator
Management of paralytics, and sedation with BIS and PNS (TOF) monitoring
Management of chest tubes, NG/OG tubes, PEG tubes
Critical care IV medication titration
ICU delirium and CIWA management
Thermoregulation
Acute/Chronic renal failure treatment with CRRT
IV insertion
Management of IABP, Impella, LVAD and HVAD devices, and VA/VV ECMO
Patient and family advocacy
Collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary team, NP/PA/MD
Proficient in SBAR
Proficient in EPIC charting
Use of OMNICELL and PYXIS medication dispensing systems
Orienting and precepting new nurses
Work History
Surgical ICU/Transplant RN, 07/2020 to Current NYU Langone Health- Tisch Hospital – City, STATE,
Provided targeted care and treatment to heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas Transplant recipients and critical surgical patients in initial post-op recovery stage. Assigned 1-2 ICU patients per shift.
Managed donors and recipients of new transplant methods: donation after cardiac death (DCD) transplants.
Administered treatment and medication according to hospital protocols and coordinated with several healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
COVID-19 ICU RN, 03/2020 to 07/2020 NYU Langone Health- Tisch Hospital – City, STATE,
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions for up to 3 high-need COVID-19 patients per shift
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments including paralytics, sedatives, analgesics.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
Updated patients' families and assisted with communication including video and phone calls.
Complied with infection control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use in COVID-19 ICU.
Cardiac SICU/CCU RN, 06/2018 to 03/2020 NYU Langone Health- Tisch Hospital – City, STATE,
Provided targeted care and treatment to CT surgical and cardiac medicine patients.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry using PA catheters and arterials. Managed vasoactive drugs, medication titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Contributed to 34-bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Cardiac Stepdown RN, 03/2016 to 06/2018 NYU Langone Health- Tisch Hospital – City, STATE,
Cared for acute cardiac surgery, cardiac medicine, and general surgery patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring.
Functioned as Charge RN in 32 bed unit.
Proficient in EPIC documentation system.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Delivered care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2015 to College of Mount Saint Vincent - The Bronx, NY GPA:
Member of Sigma Theta Tau
Graduated with 3.5 GPA
Dean's List 4 semesters
Received Corazon C. Aquino Full Scholarship
Minored in Biology
Received International Partnership in Service Learning (IPSL) Study and Service Abroad Scholarship
Thesis: “Cultural Comparison of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vietnam and Western Medicine in the United States: A Qualitative Study,” 43rd annual conference of the National Association for Ethnic Studies (NAES), Starkville, MS, March 2015
Awarded Novice Researcher Award by College of Mount Saint Vincent Nursing Program
Vice President and Treasurer of W.O.R.D.S. Dance Company
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts And Sciences, Expected in 06/2011 to Bard High School Early College - New York, NY GPA:
Certifications
New York State RN License # 709992
Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, American Nurses Credentialing Center - December 26, 2018 - Present
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