Staff RN, PCU (6B) - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL CENTER - Minneapolis, MN
(2021-06 - 2026-03)
- Delivered care to a variety of acutely ill patients (including but not limited to): HF with LVADs, arrhythmias, solid organ transplants, sepsis, hypertensive crises, autoimmune diseases, and respiratory failure.
- Managed patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including tracheostomy ventilation, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and CPAP. Collaborated with respiratory therapy to optimize respiratory interventions and patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and understanding of complex disease processes through experience managing high-acuity patient populations
- Various projects on "Unit Counsel" including central line infection reduction, improving staff camaraderie to increase employee retention, and training of nursing assistants
Staff RN, Operating Room - SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - San Diego, CA
(2023-09 - 2025-08)
- Assist in critical procedures with anesthesia MDs such as intubations, central/art line placements, and nerve blocks
- Circulate perioperative procedures in various specialties: general/robotics, orthopedic, transplants, urology, neuro/spine with >50% of cases circulated being orthopedic or orthopedic trauma
- Manage medications and supplies for surgical procedures while maintaining strict adherence to sterility and infection control procedures
- Support and precept new perioperative RN orientees in the perioperative setting
Travel RN and Staff RN, Cardiac PCU (H5000) - ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN - Minneapolis, MN
(2023-03 - 2023-07)
- Closely monitored and treated a variety of cardiac conditions including NSTEMIs, CHF exacerbation, postoperative open heart surgeries, and other cardiac procedures
- Managed critical devices such as temporary pacemakers, chest tubes and pericardial drains
- Educated patients and families regarding relevant discharge information to reduce the risk of rehospitalization
Staff RN, Operating Room - MAYO CLINIC - Rochester, MN
(2019-07 - 2021-05)
- Primary circulating RN on a thoracic oncology surgical team, provided support for complex procedures including esophagectomies, mediastinal mass resections, and lung resections in critically ill patients
- Responded to surgical traumas by quickly and crucially preparing surgical equipment, instrumentation, and medications under time sensitive conditions
- Provide thorough and compassionate communication to patient's families, nurse communicators, and liaise between surgeons and patient families during critical times
- Serve as a pulmonary medicine charge nurse
