Seja Salem

ICU nurse with 8+ years of experience across CVICU, MICU, and Level 1 trauma centers, including Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Skilled in managing high-acuity patients and advanced hemodynamic support. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and leadership in fast-paced settings.

Trauma ICU Nurse at UH Cleveland Medical Center (2025-12 – Present)

Patient population: level 1 trauma and surgical patients including motor vehicle collisions, gunshot wounds, suicide attempts, drowning, and traumatic falls; complex neuro trauma (intracranial hemorrhage requiring bolt monitoring, burr holes, EVDs); post-operative liver transplants; and orthopedic trauma surgeries, trauma resuscitation with MTP

• Managed patients requiring CRRT
• Performed ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertions, especially in patients with difficult vascular access

Critical Care Float Nurse, PRN at Cleveland Clinic (2024-04 – Present)

Patient population: critically ill medical, surgical, and neuro patients including GI bleeds, alcohol withdrawal, drug overdose, liver failure, ARDS, post-operative cardiac (CABG) and thoracic procedures (VATS, bronchial stents), neuro interventions (tenecteplase, endarterectomy), and solid organ transplant patients (liver, kidney)

• Worked across multiple ICUs (MICU, SICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU) at different campuses, adjusting quickly to new units, teams, and patient populations
• Got up to speed quickly in unfamiliar settings and make sound decisions with limited background on patients
• Started a shared governance group for enterprise ICU float nurses to help improve communication and better support staff

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU at Aya Healthcare (2021-10 – 2025-10)

Adapted quickly to new ICU environments with minimal orientation, safely managing high-acuity patients across multiple hospital systems

• Stepped into high-need assignments, supporting units during staffing shortages and high census
• Contributed seasoned ICU experience to each assignment, supporting patient care and overall unit workflow
• Saint Luke's Hospital ICU (8/2021 – 6/2022)- Extended multiple contracts. Supported transition to combining ICU's, helping train MICU nurses in CVICU-level care
• Cleveland Clinic (Liver MICU G50/51) (8/2022 – 3/2024)- Extended multiple contracts and transitioned to PRN role. Precepted new graduate nurses and nursing students
• UH Lake West Medical Center CVICU (6/2024 – 9/2024)
• OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital MICU (12/2024 – 2/2025)
• ProMedica Toledo Hospital PCU/PACU (9/2024 – 12/2024; 3/2025 – 5/2025)
• Akron Summa Health CVICU Level 1 Trauma (8/2025 – 9/2025)

Registered Nurse, MICU, PRN at UH Parma Medical Center (2022-07 – 2023-07)

Patient population: high-acuity medical ICU patients including septic shock, respiratory failure, metabolic emergencies (DKA/HHS, and GI bleeds requiring stabilization or transfer to higher level of care.

• Managed patients with multi-organ dysfunction, including renal failure, DKA/HHS, severe metabolic disturbances, and respiratory failure requiring ventilatory support
• Cared for patients with severe sepsis/septic shock requiring aggressive resuscitation

Registered Nurse, CVICU at UH Cleveland Medical Center (2020-08 – 2021-11)

Patient population: post-operative open heart surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic dissection repairs); cardiogenic shock; ARDS requiring ECMO and patients requiring mechanical circulatory and ventilatory support (IABP, Impella, ECMO, mechanical ventilation)

• Managed invasive hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, CVP, Swan-Ganz) to guide care in post-op and shock patients
• Monitored and managed patients on mechanical circulatory support and CRRT (IABP, Impella, ECMO), troubleshooting device-related issues as they arose (e.g., timing and flow issues)
• Assessed and managed post-operative complications including bleeding, tamponade, arrhythmias, and hemodynamic instability
• Precepted new graduate nurses and worked with nursing students pursuing ICU nursing, helping them develop clinical skills and judgment
• CRRT super user, managing CRRT (Prismaflex, TABLO) and educating ICU nurses on different modes and troubleshooting

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse at Cleveland Clinic (2017-08 – 2020-07)

Patient population: acute/chronic heart failure exacerbations; post–cardiac interventions (PCI, ablations, cardioversions, Watchman); and pre-op open heart patients

• Managed patients on BiPAP/CPAP, monitoring for respiratory fatigue and fluid overload
• Certified in and performed ultrasound-guided IV insertions for patients with difficult vascular access
• Precepted new graduate nurses and served as charge nurse, helping coordinate patient care and unit workflow
• Served as the units Skin Care RN (SCRN), educating staff on evidence-based practices and introducing tools to help prevent hospital-acquired skin injuries

Clinical Technician at Cleveland Clinic (2014-08 – 2017-08)

• Monitored vital signs and communicated changes promptly to nursing staff
• Supported patient care needs, including vital signs, hygiene, and linen changes
• Maintained accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
• Assisted with Foley catheter insertions and blood draws to support nursing workflow and patient care

Guest Student in Nursing – Kent State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in NURSING – Chamberlain University (2020-18)

Associate of Applied Science in NURSING in NURSING – Cuyahoga Community College (2017-05)