Peri-OP RN

• Nov 2017 - Present

PICU

• Nov 2015 - Nov 2017

Staff nurse on 20 bed pediatric critical care floor specializing in Neurological and Medical/Surgical illnesses and surgeries. Trained to specialized equipment for these patients including tracheotomy, EVDs, CVVHD, and introduced to ECMO. Heavy focus on patient and family education regarding conditions - especially with new trach training. Staff nurse on 20 bed pediatric critical care floor specializing in Neurological and Medical/Surgical illnesses and surgeries. Trained to specialized equipment for these patients including tracheotomy, EVDs, CVVHD, and introduced to ECMO. Heavy focus on patient and family education regarding conditions - especially with new trach training.

CV-ICU RN

• Apr 2014 - Nov 2015

Staff nurse on 16 bed adult cardiovascular intensive care unit that also includes cardiac procedural and surgical recovery unit - trained to both. Trained also to specialized equipment related to CV-ICU patient care including ventilators, IABP, CRRT, and introduced to Impella brand temporary LVAD. Gained knowledge of cardiovascular procedures and surgery including pacemaker implants, ablation, and open heart surgery. Educated both patients and family members about procedure, medication, and lifestyle changes accordingly. Show less

RN-BSN

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

Staff nurse on 28 bed adult cardiovascular floor with 6 critical care rooms designated to pre- and post- operative heart transplant patients. Participant in Nurse Residency Program during this time. Trained to specialized equipment for these patients including permanent and bridge-to-transplant LVADs. Gained knowledge of cardiovascular procedures and medications and provided education to both patients and family members regarding both as well as lifestyle changes. Staff nurse on 28 bed adult cardiovascular floor with 6 critical care rooms designated to pre- and post- operative heart transplant patients. Participant in Nurse Residency Program during this time. Trained to specialized equipment for these patients including permanent and bridge-to-transplant LVADs. Gained knowledge of cardiovascular procedures and medications and provided education to both patients and family members regarding both as well as lifestyle changes.

RN-BSN

• Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

Began working in 07/2011 as an ACP on adult medical-surgical unit while completing nursing school, then hired as RN to this floor following graduation in August 2012. Left position due to acceptance into Nurse Residency Program at Mayo Clinic Began working in 07/2011 as an ACP on adult medical-surgical unit while completing nursing school, then hired as RN to this floor following graduation in August 2012. Left position due to acceptance into Nurse Residency Program at Mayo Clinic