Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

Andrew Shomette

VCU Health System
Midlothian
15
years of professional experience

Experienced intensive care nurse with a background in cardiac, cardiovascular surgery, medical, surgical, and neurotrauma ICUs. Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, ECMO, LVAD, and other advanced therapies. Known for teamwork, leadership, and precepting new nurses and externs to strengthen unit performance and patient outcomes.

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

3 Years 1 Month
VCU Health System | 09.2023 - Current
  • Assessed critically ill patients, prioritizing changes in condition and escalating concerns to provider teams promptly.
  • Administered high-risk medications safely, verifying dosages, compatibility, and infusion parameters for intensive care patients.
  • Monitored hemodynamic trends, cardiac rhythms, and ventilator settings to support timely clinical interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment plans and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Precept new nurses and externs.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

2 Years 11 Months
Henry Ford Health System | 09.2020 - 08.2023

32-bed combined Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiac ICU with LVAD, Advanced Heart Failure, as well as lung and heart transplant programs. Preceptor and fully competent in Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, to include IABP, Impella, LVADs and RVADs, as well as VA and VV ECMO.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

1 Year 2 Months
Ascension Providence Hospital | 06.2019 - 08.2020

24-bed combined Medical, Surgical, and Neuro/Trama 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, intrancranial pressure monitoring, as well as lumbar and extraventricular drains are common. All surgical patients besides cardiac come to this unit.

Registered Nurse

5 Months
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center | 01.2019 - 06.2019

24-bed Cardiopulmonary Progressive Care unit with a patient population consisting of congestive heart failure, COPD, DKA, dialysis, and arrhythmias.

Supply and Logistics Specialist

4 Years
United States Marine Corps | 06.2011 - 06.2015
  • Managed supply requisitions, ensuring accurate material flow across operational units.
  • Coordinated inventory control using automated logistics systems and detailed accountability records.
  • Reviewed shipment documentation to verify proper receipt, issue, and distribution of supplies.
  • Directed warehousing activities, maintaining organized storage and mission-ready stock levels.
  • Trained personnel on supply procedures, safety standards, and inventory accuracy requirements.
  • Improved logistics coordination by streamlining requisition, tracking, and delivery workflows.
  • Oversaw complex projects for senior leaders by ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Processed transportation requests, aligning equipment movement with operational priorities.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Germanna Community College | Locust Dale, VA | 12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University | Akron, OH | 06-2027

Skills

Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Compassion and empathy
Professional bedside manner
Relationship building

Accomplishments

Daisy Award, 2022

Daisy Award, 2024

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

VCU Health System
09.2023 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Henry Ford Health System
09.2020 - 08.2023Read More

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Ascension Providence Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2020Read More

Registered Nurse

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2019Read More

Supply and Logistics Specialist

United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 06.2015Read More

Ohio University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Germanna Community College

Associate of Science from Nursing
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Andrew Shomette