Qualified ECTS Primer with strong background in managing and operating ECMO systems. Known for excellence,enhancing patient outcomes, and contributing to multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Demonstrated expertise in critical care and advanced troubleshooting skills. Highly collaborative,adaptable, and committed to patient safety and team success at LeBonheur Children's.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECMO Specialist
Lebonheur Children Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Facilitated ECMO circuit setup and maintenance to ensure optimal patient care.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-specific ECMO protocols.
Educated nursing staff on ECMO procedures and best practices for enhanced safety.
Monitored and assessed ECMO patients, adjusting settings based on clinical indicators.
Participated in simulation training exercises designed to improve emergency response times for initiating extracorporeal life support interventions during time-sensitive situations.
Enhanced team collaboration by leading interdisciplinary rounds and discussions on patient management.
Acted as a mentor to new ECMO Specialists, sharing knowledge and expertise to promote best practices in the field.
RN, PICU
Lebonheur Children Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and safety guidelines.
Responded promptly to patient needs, ensuring comfort and effective communication.
Engaged in continuous learning opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
Mentored new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
11-2020
Skills
Continuous renal replacement therapy specialist
Apheresis specialist
Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
Organizational growth
Professionalism and ethics
Critical thinking expertise
Effective multitasking
Strategic task management
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Adaptability and flexibility
Detail-oriented
Accomplishments
Nursing Star 2025
Multiple Daisy Nominees
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Currently in progress: CCRN,Trauma RN Certification