Caitlin Cunningham, RN, BSN, PCCN

**** *. ******** **., *** 467, Arlington, VA 22206 I 571-***-**** I acujrl@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Georgetown University, School of Nursing and Health Studies Washington, D.C.

Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

GPA: 3.8/4.0 Graduation Date: December 31, 2015

James Madison University, School of Nursing Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

GPA: 3.6/4.0 May 2010

Licensures and Certifications

Registered Nurse, Washington D.C., License #: RN1019766 June 22, 2010 - Present

Registered Nurse, Virginia, License #: 000******* September 9, 2013 - Present

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification, American Heart Association May 2015 - Present

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Certification, American Heart Association May 2015 - Present

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Certification, American Heart Association September 2015 - Present

Progressive Care Certified Nurse, American Association of Critical Care Nurses January 2013 - Present

Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center April 12, 2016 - Present

Professional Employment

Registered Nurse, Clinician III March 2013 – Present

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C., 7West Procedural Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Adapt to rapid changes in patient acuity in a two-to-one patient to nurse assignment, and transport monitored patients from procedural areas to the recovery unit.

Stabilize patients who receive sedation for a variety of procedures: bronchoscopes, cardioversions, transarterial chemoembolizations, bone marrow harvests, angiograms, central line insertions or removals, dilation and curettages, uterine artery embolization, liver and renal biopsies, orthopedic surgeries, parathyroid and thyroid removals, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placements, and drain placements.

Determine if it is appropriate for a patient to be discharged home or returned to the pre-procedural unit. Initiate collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, patient placement, case management, and fellow nurses to achieve patient assistance at home or with an in-house transfer to a higher level of monitoring.

Evaluate the impact of boarder patients on the unit’s workflow.

Collaborate with the unit manager to develop the nursing staff’s work schedule.

Supports staff in the role of charge nurse while also managing the flow and placement of patients coming out of procedural areas. Precepts new 7West employees who are experienced registered nurses.

Registered Nurse, Clinician III July 2010 – March 2013

Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C., 4E Intermediate Care Unit

Provided comprehensive, evidence based nursing care to patients on a sixteen-bed intermediate medical/surgical nursing care unit.

Effectively and continuously assessed patient’s health status and notified physicians of any clinical changes.

Implemented interpersonal skills to successfully communicate and advocate for patients.

Cared for the patient on telemetry and continuous pulse-oximetry. Capable of monitoring patients with arterial lines.

Facilitated the recovery process through patient and family education.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish a plan of care for all patients ensuring cohesion between medical professionals.

Managed flow of the unit, supports team members, and coordinates care of patients in role as charge nurse.

Precepted recent nurse graduates as part of the Nurse Residency Program at Georgetown University Hospital.

Nursing Extern June 2009 – August 2009

Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C., 4E Intermediate Care Unit

Provided quality care to patients on an intermediate medical/surgical unit by assisting in activities of daily living, acquiring vital signs, and accurately documenting intake and output.

Performed phlebotomy, attained 12-lead electrocardiograms on patients, and completed glucose checks.

Worked closely with the nursing staff to effectively communicate critical patient information to ensure optimal patient care.

Clinical Experience

Totaling 650 hours, quality care has been provided by performing many detailed history intakes, thorough assessments, formulating appropriate diagnoses, and by devising complex plans of care for a patient population that ranges from newborns to the elderly.

Clifton Centreville Medical Associates, Susan Fitzgerald, F.N.P September 2015 – December 2015

Internal Medicine Rotation, 150 hours

In-Home Clinic, Dr. Shawki Al-Attar, M.D. September 2015 – December 2015

Pediatric Rotation, 100 hours

Ashburn Sterling Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Dr. Tareq Abedin, M.D. May 2015 - August 2015

Internal Medicine and Pediatric Rotation, 150 hours

MedStar Promptcare Capitol Hill, Dr. Sachin Nagrani, M.D. January 2015 - April 2015

Urgent Care Rotation, 150 hours

First Clinic, LLC, Jaime Durant, C.R.N.P September 2014 - December 2014

Urgent Care Rotation, 100 hours

Leadership and Activities

Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, Member September 2015 - Present

Collaborative Governance March 2014 - Present

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Peri-Anesthesia Department

Actively participates in decisions that enhance the workflow of the department.

Co-leader of the council who facilitates conversation amongst members from the individual councils.

Collaborates with department management to make changes in the best interest of the nursing staff and peri-anesthesia department.

Clinical Advancement Program March 2014 – October 2015

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 7West Procedural Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Investigate the impact of 7West boarders on procedural area hold times by developing a daily audit sheet that displays cases, the time the patient is called out of the procedure, and the time that the patient arrived to 7West if they were placed on hold. This sheet also includes all boarders that stayed overnight, as well as how many minutes the procedural areas were on hold.

Aim to minimize on-hold times in procedural areas, discharge overnight boarders in a timely manner, and increase the workflow of the unit.

Scheduling Committee September 2013 - Present

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 7West Procedural Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Develops templates for schedule sign-ups, coordinates holiday call, and ensures that the unit is adequately staffed.

American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member October 2012 - Present

Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, Member September 2015 – Present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member September 2015 – Present

Honors and Awards

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s Nurse Leader of the Year May 2015

Recognized for exemplifying shared decision making, promoting patient and staff safety, and reflecting a positive image of nursing at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and in the community.

Acknowledged for participating in and promoting nursing research, evidence-based nursing practice, and quality outcomes.

Identified as someone who mentors and advocates on behalf of nursing and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team within the organization.

The Georgetown Excellence in Nursing Science and Practice Scholarship September 2013 – Present

Received a forty percent grant per credit from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and a forty percent grant per credit from Georgetown University’s School of Nursing and Health Studies that goes toward a Masters of Science in Nursing through Georgetown University. This scholarship is given for demonstrating academic and professional excellence.

Clinical Scholar, Georgetown University Hospital, 4E Intermediate Care March 2010

Achieved a ten thousand dollar scholarship attributable to academic excellence, which allowed participation in the completion of James Madison University's Capstone program at Georgetown University Hospital.

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