Coronary Care Unit Nurse Resume Example

CCU Registered Nurse · Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, TX · 2018 - Present

• Managed an average caseload of 2-3 critically ill cardiac patients per shift, maintaining a 98% patient satisfaction rate.
• Administered life-saving medications and interventions, reducing cardiac arrest incidence by 15% through proactive monitoring and rapid response.
• Proficiently operated and maintained advanced cardiac equipment including IABPs, CRRT machines, and mechanical ventilators for 75+ patients.
• Educated over 200 patients and families on post-operative care and discharge planning, contributing to a 10% decrease in readmission rates for cardiac conditions.
• Mentored 5 new graduate nurses, improving their critical care competency and integration into the CCU team.

Staff Nurse - Cardiology · Memorial Hermann Hospital

Houston, TX · 2016 - 2018

• Provided direct nursing care to 4-5 cardiology patients per shift, specializing in pre/post-cardiac catheterization and heart failure management.
• Monitored and interpreted complex EKG strips, identifying and escalating critical changes to physicians within 5 minutes of onset.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans, resulting in a 20% improvement in patient recovery times.
• Successfully managed IV infusions and titrations for vasoactive medications, maintaining patient hemodynamic stability with 99% accuracy.
• Streamlined patient admission processes, reducing average admission time by 10 minutes per patient.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) · University of Houston

Houston, TX · 2012 - 2016

• Achieved a GPA of 3.8/4.0, consistently earning Dean's List honors for academic excellence.
• Completed clinical rotations in critical care, medical-surgical, pediatrics, and obstetrics.

Coronary Care Unit Registered Nurse · Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, MA · 2020 - Present

• Managed an average caseload of 2-3 critically ill cardiac patients, including those post-PCI, CABG, heart transplant, and with advanced heart failure, maintaining 98% patient satisfaction scores.
• Administered complex cardiac medications, including titratable vasopressors, inotropes, and antiarrhythmics, resulting in stabilized hemodynamics for over 500 patients.
• Operated and monitored advanced cardiac support devices such as Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), and ECMO, ensuring optimal function and patient safety for over 75 cases.
• Spearheaded rapid response and code blue interventions, leading critical care efforts and contributing to a 15% reduction in patient deterioration events over two years.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medication regimens, and discharge planning, improving patient compliance by 20% and reducing readmission rates.

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Step-Down Unit · Rhode Island Hospital

Providence, RI · 2017 - 2020

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to 4-5 cardiac patients recovering from acute cardiac events, managing post-MI, heart failure, and arrhythmia cases.
• Proficiently interpreted 12-lead ECGs and recognized cardiac arrhythmias, escalating critical changes to physicians within 5 minutes, preventing adverse events.
• Administered medications, performed wound care, and managed intravenous lines for up to 15 patients per shift, ensuring adherence to medication schedules and protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, leading to a 10% decrease in average length of stay for cardiac patients.
• Mentored new graduate nurses on unit protocols and patient care best practices, contributing to a supportive learning environment.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) · Northeastern University

Boston, MA · 2013 - 2017

• Graduated with Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.8/4.0
• Recipient of the Dean's Scholarship for academic excellence
• Completed clinical rotations in critical care, pediatrics, and community health