Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

• May 2020 - Present

Registered Nurse

• Mar 2018 - May 2020

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit • Perform regular assessments on patients with acute and chronic cardiac diseases to evaluate their health conditions while in the ICU. • Provide complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring and treatment of adult patients. • Charge nurse. • Work closely with medical staff, including physicians to determine individualized plans of care for each patient. • Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow. • Assess need for, order, obtain and interpreted appropriate lab tests. • Exposed to: Impella, IABP, pulmonary artery catheters, EKOS, CRRT, arctic sun, temporary pacemakers, vasoactive drip titration, conscious sedation, mechanical ventilation, EKG interpretation, and end of life care.

Student Nurse Intern

• Jun 2017 - Mar 2018

Invasive Cardiology - Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology/CROU • Participated in admitting, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and discharge of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. • Observed procedures including, but not limited to: Mitraclip, Watchmann, TAVR, Melody Valve Replacement, STEMI PCI, LHC/RHC, Cardiomems, Pacemaker/ICD, ablations, LINQ, TEE and cardioversions. • Participated in care on a heart failure/pulmonary unit and rapid response team throughout internship. • Partook in patient care conferences and multidisciplinary rounds. • Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture. • Cooperated with all departments to facilitate optimum patient care and positive public relations.

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

Transplant/General Surgery/Cardiovascular-Thoracic/Neurosurgery-Spine (Surgical IMCU) • Maintained accurate records of patient care, labs, vital signs, intake and output, condition, progress, and concerns. • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients and family members. • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. • Provided pre- and post-operative care. • Performed electrocardiograms per order • Maintained a clean, healthy, and safe environment. • Performed post-mortem care

Physician Medical Laboratory Client Representative

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pathology • Documented and reported problems and complaints from clients to the Support Specialist and manager. • Responsible for quality assurance of physician requests and patients reports. • Processed specimens: entered orders into the LIS, labeled and prepared specimens and requisitions. • Maintained accounting functions of physician clients, insurance coding, various ICD-10 diagnoses, CPT-4 procedures and account billing. • Prepared daily routes and assignments for laboratory couriers. • Collected laboratory specimens from clients and delivered reports and lab supplies to clients. • Recognized clinical needs and patterns of patients from a variety of age groups as it pertains to the application and utilization of laboratory testing requirements and results.