Jade Brazell

• Provide advanced practice management for critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients in a high-acuity intensive care unit.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate treatment plans, and manage complex postoperative care for patients following CABG, valve replacement, thoracic surgery, heart transplant, and mechanical circulatory support procedures.
• Interpret and manage invasive hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters.
• Monitor and manage critically ill patients requiring vasoactive drips, ventilator support, and advanced cardiac therapies.
• Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Perform daily ICU rounds, evaluate diagnostic studies, and adjust treatment plans based on dynamic clinical status.
• Respond rapidly to acute changes in patient condition, including code situations and emergent clinical deterioration.
• Assist with bedside procedures and provide procedural management, including chest tube assessment, line management, and postoperative device monitoring.
• Manage patients supported with ECMO, LVADs, temporary pacing wires, and other advanced cardiac support devices.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, postoperative recovery expectations, and discharge planning

- Conduct comprehensive telehealth health assessments and medical screenings by phone for concierge IV hydration and wellness services

- Evaluate patient eligibility, review medical history, and identify contraindications prior to treatment

- Develop treatment recommendations and provide patient education and follow-up care

- Deliver urgent care and primary care consultations through telehealth services

• Administered IV hydration therapy according to established protocols and patient care standards.
• Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely interventions for optimal health outcomes.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
• Educated patients on post-treatment care and lifestyle modifications to enhance recovery.

• Monitored and assessed patient conditions in a fast-paced progressive care unit.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.

• Monitored cardiac patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on cardiac health management and post-discharge care.

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Coordinated patient care across various departments to ensure continuity.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
• Assisted in emergency response procedures, ensuring swift action during critical situations.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
• Mentored junior nurses in clinical practices and hospital policies for improved compliance.
• Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.