ANDREW SHOMETTE
Midlothian
Summary
Professional and detail-oriented critical care nurse dedicated to supporting the best possible patient outcomes through the utilization of excellent communication skills, teamwork, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice eager to attain an ICU/PC PRN position with Supplemental Staffing at VCU Medical Center.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
VCU Health - CICU
09.2023 - Current
- 14-bed Coronary ICU. Patient population includes those with heart failure, coronary artery disease, and experiencing myocardial infarction. Fully competent with Impella, IABP, LVADs, and VA/VV ECMO.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- 32-bed combined Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiac ICU with Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD, and transplant programs. The patient population consists of patients who have had myocardial infarction, heart failure, respiratory failure, and dysrhythmias. Pulmonary Artery Catheters and temporary pacemakers are frequently utilized. Patients often require mechanical circulatory support, to include Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, temporary and permanent LVADs, temporary RVADs, as well as VA and VV ECMO. Preceptor for externs and new hires.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Providence Hospital
06.2019 - 10.2020
- 24-bed combined Medical, Surgical, and Neuro ICU. The patient population consists of those suffering from multi-organ failure, septic shock, and neurological problems. CRRT, targeted temperature management, and EKOS are utilized. Craniotomies, intracranial pressure monitoring, as well as lumbar and extraventricular drains are common. All surgical patients requiring ICU, besides cardiac, are taken care of on this unit.
Registered Nurse, Cardiopulmonary Progressive Care Unit
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
- 24-bed unit with a patient population consisting of congestive heart failure and COPD exacerbations, diabetic ketoacidosis, chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis, and arrhythmias.
Supply and Logistics Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Supply Account Controller for 39 Embassies in Northern Africa and the Middle-East. Control and distribute Marine Corps Community Services Funds for 186 Embassies across the globe. Leader of peers and subordinates, with emphasis on cohesion and team work. Executed tasks effectively and efficiently, as directed and at own discretion. Ensured career and physical training were always improving and advancing as a group and individually.
Education
Bachelor's - RN-BSN
University of Ohio
05-2026
Associate - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, Virginia12.2018
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VCU Health - CICU
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Providence Hospital
06.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Cardiopulmonary Progressive Care Unit
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
Supply and Logistics Specialist
United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 06.2015
Associate - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Bachelor's - RN-BSN
University of Ohio
AWARDS
Daisy Awards: (1) 2022, (1) 2024
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