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
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