Nursing experience in a hospital setting. Areas of work including cardiothoracic and cardiovascular post-operative critical care settings. High energy, goal-oriented, and knowledgeable professional who maintains a strong reputation with all colleagues who strives in seeking additional expertise in field of work. Prior to nursing career, 8 years experience/success in sales/marketing.Self-disciplined, compassionate, highly adept and effective performer in team and individual environments. Resourceful solution-based facilitator. Articulate written and oral communicator.SKILL HIGHLIGHTSCVICU/ICU/Open HeartSkilled cardiac careVasopressor supportVentilator supportHemodynamicsVascular/Wound care understandingInvasive/Non-invasive monitoringPain/Sedation managementInternal/External pacing managementChest Tube managementActive preceptor training incoming residents and nurses DEVICE/EQUIPMENT/PROCEDURE PROFICIENCIESCoronary Artery Bypass GraftValve Repair/ReplacementImpella technology, ABIOMEDContinuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), NxStageIntra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)Target Temperature Management Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Post Catherization/Sheath Management and removal