Carrie Tso
Campbell River,Canada
Summary
Experienced with critical care and patient management in ICU and CVICU settings. Utilizes advanced life support techniques and critical thinking to ensure patient stability. Strong understanding of patient assessment and emergency response protocols. Valued team collaborator with ability to adapt rapid changes and ensure optimal patient care.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with emphasis on communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Campbell River General Hospital
09.2016 - Current
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust care plans as necessary for 1:1 and 2:1 nursing care
- Utilized advanced technology and equipment to support critical care monitoring, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, contributing to collaborative decision-making regarding patient care strategies.
- Managed complex medical equipment, troubleshooting issues promptly to maintain seamless operations in the ICU.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubations, central line insertions, and chest tube placements, ensuring proper sterile technique and patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, offering emotional support during difficult times.
- Mentored 3 SPED trained nurses through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Mazankowski Heart Institute
01.2012 - 08.2016
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and monitoring in the CVICU setting.
- Monitored critically ill patients, assessing vital signs and laboratory results to identify changes in health status and implement timely interventions
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Trained to operate and monitor: CRRT, Novalung, Heartmate/ LVAD and Cardiac outputs via PA catheters.
Student Nurse, IV Clinic
Grey Nuns Hospital
06.2010 - 09.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
Health Care Aid
Royal Alexandra Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with mobility challenges, ensuring safe transfers and positioning.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta12.2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare ethics
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Ventilator management
- Endotracheal intubations
- Cardiac monitors
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Coaching and mentoring
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Emergency interventions
- Fluid intake and output monitoring
- CRRT, NOVAlung, Heartmate/LVAD management and monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Campbell River General Hospital
09.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Mazankowski Heart Institute
01.2012 - 08.2016
Student Nurse, IV Clinic
Grey Nuns Hospital
06.2010 - 09.2011
Health Care Aid
Royal Alexandra Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grant MacEwan University