Professional Summary
I am a self-motivated and team-oriented RN, with 3 years of nursing experience, who specializes in the cardiothoracic care of patients. My experience includes working in and floating to various units: Level 1 Trauma ICU, SICU, MICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiac ICU, Cardiothoracic-Stepdown, and Med-Surg/Tele.
I am seeking a new opportunity in nursing.
Kavya Veena
Devulapalli,
BSN,RN
WORK EXPERIENCE
Travel Registered Nurse St. Vincent Medical Center, Kaiser Outpatient Clinic OH CA
September 2021-Present
St. Vincent Medical Center-ICU RN-Floated to various units in the hospital
Kaiser Outpatient Clinic-Administer COVID and Flu vaccines to adult patients and pediatric patients
Cardiothoracic ICU/SICU Registered Nurse University Hospitals Cleveland, OH
March 2020 - July 2021
1,000-bed Hospital, Cardiothoracic ICU, cared for up to 3 patients per shift, rotated days/nights
Admitted, assessed, monitored, and helped other nurses with intubated and sedated patients from the operating room after surgery: valve repair/replacements, CABGs, aneurysm repairs and dissections, and heart and lung transplants
Managed patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, on devices (CVVH, IABP, Impella), chest tubes, central lines, pacs, arterial lines, foleys and discontinued accordingly to protocol and orders before safely transferring them out of the unit
Titrated and weaned multiple medications at a time (vasopressors, inotropes, vasodilators, sedatives, narcotics) through hemodynamic monitoring, while communicating changes to the physician or nurse practitioner in charge
Assisted surgeons, attendings, anesthesia residents/fellows, and nurse practitioners with invasive insertions at bedside: central lines, arterial lines, and chest tubes
Registered Nurse Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Cleveland, OH
November 2018 - February 2020
1400-bed Hospital, Cardiothoracic-Stepdown, cared for up to 5 patients per shift
Admitted, assessed, monitored, and discharged patients on
a high acuity cardiothoracic floor
Delegated tasks and assisted unlicensed personnel with care
Communicated effectively with nursing staff, doctors, pharmacists, case managers, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, phlebotomists, dietary, and environmental liaison to promote a healing environment
Certified Nurse Assistant Largo Medical Center Largo, FL
August 2015 - April 2018
425-bed Hospital, Spinal/Neuro Floor, cared for up to 18 patients per shift
Advocated for patients by informing nurses about questions relating to medications, ailments, and abnormal vital signs
Measured and recorded patient blood pressures, pulses, oxygen levels, respirations,
temperatures, and blood sugars
Assisted patients with ADLs and provided emotional support to them and their families
EDUCATION
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Rasmussen University
Brandon, FL
June 2018
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Blood Donor Ambassador American Red Cross Cleveland, OH
March 2020 - March 2021
Volunteer American Red Cross Tampa, FL
July 2017 - June 2018
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Skin Care Committee
NURSE
MEMBERSHIP
And
UNIT INVOLVEMENT
SKILLS
CVVH
IMPELLA
IABP
HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING
VENTILATOR CARE
EPIC EMR
TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
CENTRAL LINE CARE AND REMOVAL
ARTERIAL LINE CARE AND REMOVAL
CHEST TUBE MANAGEMENT AND REMOVAL
EKG INTERPRETATION
PRECEPTOR FOR NURSING STUDENTS
LICENSES& CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse, California, License #RN95208496, expires:
02/28/2023
Registered Nurse, Ohio, License #RN.456815, expires: 10/31/2023
ACLS, AHA, expires: 02/2024
BLS, AHA, expires: 08/2023
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Florida, expired: 05/31/2019
7635 Settlers Ct Mentor, OH 44060
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