Resume

• CCRN

  NIH Stroke Scale Certification

  Clinical Research

  Critical Care

  Hospitals

  Healthcare Management

  12 Lead EKG Interpretation

  Post Cardiac Hypothermia Protocol

  Nursing

  Healthcare

  BSN

  Impella Left Ventricular Assist Device

  Transplant

  Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

  Inpatient

  ICU

  ACLS

  Pediatrics

  Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

  Cardiac Surgery

  Geraghty

  Diana

  Geraghty

  Chandler/Gilbert Community College

  St. James Preschool

  VCU Health System

  Chandler Regional Medical Center

  Washington Hospital Center

  The George Washington University Hospital

  Specialized post-operative cardiac surgery ICU\nStable and unstable post-operative cardiac surgery and thoracotomy patients\nGeneral surgery

  vascular surgery

  and coronary care patients. \nExpert management of patients with pacemakers

  intra-aortic balloon pump

  left-ventricular assist device and CRRT.

  Chandler Regional Medical Center

  Registered Nurse: Gastroenterology/General Medicine

  Staff RN

  caring for a variety of medical patients with a wide range of acuity levels

  including those with HIV

  Tuberculosis

  Acute/Chronic renal failure with dialysis and diabetic complications. \nPatient Assignment is five or more per RN.

  Washington Hospital Center

  Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

  Charge nurse and staff nurse in 24 bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit. \nPatient population includes: Adult and Pediatric neurological surgery

  trauma

  general surgery

  orthopedics

  Kidney and Kidney/Pancreas transplants and ICU.\nStrong organizational skills necessary for safe care during rapid patient turnover.\nStrong assessment skills for rapidly changing patient status post-anesthesia.

  VCU Health System

  Registered Nurse: Cardiac Surgery ICU

  Charge nurse

  staff nurse and preceptor in 10 bed post-operative cardiac surgery ICU.\nManagement of patients with pacemakers

  intra-aortic balloon pump

  left-ventricular assist device (pneumatic and electric)

  Abiomed bi-ventricular support systems and continuous venous-venous hemofiltration. \nPatient assignments are 1-2 moderate to high acuity patients per RN.\nMember of the CSICU Education Committee and manager of staff education files.\nCoordinator for transplant curriculum of hospital based critical care course.

  VCU Health System

  Registered Nurse: Intensive Care Unit

  Charge nurse and staff nurse in 18 bed general ICU of Level I trauma center. \nPatient population includes: Neurological surgery (cranial base tumor resections

  head trauma

  aneurysm clipping and post-coil insertion)

  trauma

  general surgery

  post-operative open heart

  and medical (failure to wean from ventilator

  ARDS

  end-stage HIV

  acute renal failure with dialysis and diabetic complications). \nPlan and present classes in a week long Critical Care Course.\nLead and participate in Nursing Rounds\nOrient and precept new staff nurses and student nurses to the unit.

  The George Washington University Hospital

  Faculty - Nursing and Health Sciences

  Plan and create lecture content

  exams

  in-class discussions

  and assignments for Medical/Surgical nursing students. \nPlan and evaluate nursing skills and simulations\nLead clinical rotations in hospital\nCollaborate with colleagues on course curriculum\nAcademic advisement for students\n

  Chandler/Gilbert Community College

  Charge Nurse - ICU/CVICU

  Facilitate placement of patients based on acuity and staffing.\nAssure continuity of care and flow on assigned units. \nLiaison and clinical resource to nursing staff

  patients and families. \nRespond to in-house patient emergencies as a member of the Critical Response Team and Code Team\nAccountable for patient safety

  quality and financial implications of the unit. \nEffective problem identification and conflict resolution skills.\nRevise policies and procedures to reflect most recent research-based evidence.

  Chandler Regional Medical Center

  School Nurse/Front Office

  Plan and maintain individualized health plans for students with special needs. \nDevelop plans of care for on-campus emergencies and provide first aid as necessary. \nMaintain immunization records.

  St. James Preschool

  ICU Fellowship

  Competitive program designed for new graduate nurses.\nRotations included: Burn ICU

  surgical ICU with trauma and open heart surgery

  general step-down burn/trauma floors.

  Washington Hospital Center

  Critical Care Education Specialist

  Support adult critical care areas while focusing on outcomes

  evidence based practice

  and research. Plan

  implement

  coordinate

  and administer clinical specialty training programs.\nDesign

  teach and evaluate training programs to maintain and develop competency. \nOrganizational and career development consultant for critical care staff.

  Chandler Regional Medical Center

  Grand Canyon University

  MSN

  Masters in Nursing Education

  Biology

  BS

  University of Virginia

  BSN

  Nursing

  AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses)

  CCRN