Developed and delivered critical care training programs for nursing staff.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care protocols.
Assessed educational needs of staff to tailor training initiatives effectively.
Facilitated simulation exercises to improve clinical skills in critical situations.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on evidence-based practices in critical care.
Provided mentorship and support to new educators and clinical staff members.
Mentored new nurses in the ICU setting regarding clinical decision making processes.
Monitored departmental budgets allocated towards continuing education programs offered by the ICU team.
Collaborated with health care professionals to ensure best practices were being followed in the critical care unit.
Assisted in creating evidence-based guidelines for the management of critically ill patients.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Regional Hospital Of Scranton
Scranton
01.2001 - 02.2023
Utilized advanced medical equipment for patient assessments.
Educated families on critical care processes and procedures.
Assisted in emergency procedures during critical situations.
Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.