Experience

NorthStar Anesthesia

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois, United States Ascension St. Joseph Hospital



Mercy

• United Kingdom
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cardiovascular / Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2019

  Springfield, MO Provided high-level care in a Level I Trauma Center for critically ill patients and their families: • Patients included those requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), pacemakers, chest tubes, cardiac support devices (e.g., intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella, etc.), therapeutic hypothermia, and other critical care interventions • Assured proper function of invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitors… Show more Provided high-level care in a Level I Trauma Center for critically ill patients and their families: • Patients included those requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), pacemakers, chest tubes, cardiac support devices (e.g., intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella, etc.), therapeutic hypothermia, and other critical care interventions • Assured proper function of invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitors (e.g., pulmonary artery catheters, central venous pressure, arterial catheters, electrocardiography, pulse oximetry, waveform capnography, bispectral index, etc.) • Identified abnormalities in patient condition by utilizing hemodynamics and performing comprehensive patient assessments • Employed critical thinking to determine appropriate evidence-based interventions • Communicated with physicians and interdisciplinary team to plan, coordinate, and implement timely and effective patient care • Provided training, guidance, and appropriate feedback to newly hired nurses to develop clinical competence and safe patient care using evidence-based practice • Participated in nurse-driven Unit Based Council

• Nurse Technician

  • Dec 2015 - Jul 2017

  Springfield, MO Provided direct patient care under RN supervision in a safe, competent, and compassionate manner including: • IV and urinary catheter insertion, maintenance, and discontinuation • Gastric tube maintenance and removal • Hygiene, skin care, wound care, and dressing changes • Blood glucose level monitoring

• Radiology Attendant

  • Jun 2013 - May 2016

  Springfield, MO Provided support to radiology physicians, nurses, and technicians: • Safely transported patients to and from radiology department • Coordinated smooth and timely patient flow