Cardiovascular Surgical Nurse

• Nov 2021 - Present

Registered Nurse First Assist

• Sep 2011 - Present

Work in collaboration with cardiovascular surgeons to provide optimal surgical outcomes for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease, including heart & lung transplants. -Instrumental in developing Physician Assistant (PA)/ RNFA competencies and protocols.-Currently developing an educational orientation binder for PA/ RNFA and OR nurses.- Utilize assessment skills and provide family centered care to patients in Cardiology Clinic-Perform produces independently in the CICU – removal of intracardiac lines, Chest tubes, pacingwires and central line.-Data analysis and input for cardiothoracic surgical patients Show less

Cardiac Intensive care and operating room RN

• Sep 2002 - Jul 2014

Critical Care Resource RN

• Jan 2020 - Present

OR Nurse Coordinator/Volunteer

• Jul 2009 - Present

-Provide humanitarian aid to pediatric cardiac patients in developing countries -Develop protocols and implement education for operating room nurses -Build professional relationships and coordinate efforts with volunteers and staff including cardiologist, nurses, anesthesiologist, surgeons, perfusionist and sponsors. - Utilize extensive knowledge of nursing to care for patients with congenital and acquired heart defects - Instrumental in implementing and evaluating World Health Organization safety standards in Honduras, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Libya, Iraq, Dominican Republic and the Ukraine. - Initiated a baby heart service-learning project for Kentucky and Ohio elementary schools - Actively participate in increasing awareness and raising funds for children with CHD. Show less

Registered Nurse First Assist

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2019

First Assist Adult Cardiothoacic surgery cases. First Assist Adult Cardiothoacic surgery cases.

Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse

• Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics

• Sep 2015 - May 2018