FARAH BOUGHANEM
LOS ANGELES,CA
Summary
Experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse with over 6 years in CVICU, CCU, MICU, SICU, NICU, and Critical Care Transport. Specializes in high-acuity patient management, mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring. CCRN-certified with solid clinical judgment and rapid response skills, effectively precepting and developing nursing staff in complex ICU settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Nurse
Air Methods
Bakersfield, CA
06.2026 - Current
- Provide critical care during rotor-wing transport of high-acuity adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
- Perform comprehensive assessment, stabilization, and ongoing management of critically ill and injured patients during interfacility and scene transports.
- Perform advanced critical care procedures, including advanced airway management, endotracheal intubation, needle decompression, and emergency vascular access.
- Manage mechanical ventilation, vasoactive medications, invasive monitoring, and emergent interventions in rapidly evolving clinical situations.
Critical Care Transport RN Lifeline
EMS
Glendale, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Provide high-acuity interfacility transport for critically ill patients utilizing ALS/SCT protocols
- Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, IABP, and continuous cardiac monitoring during transport
- Perform rapid clinical assessments and initiate interventions in dynamic, resource-limited environments
- Maintain and troubleshoot infusion pumps, ventilators, and invasive lines during transport
- Serve as preceptor, mentoring new CCT RNs and supporting structured onboarding
ICU Registered Nurse (CSU/CVICU & NICU)
Kaiser Permanente LAMC
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - 06.2025
- CVICU:
- Managed post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients, including CABG and high-risk cases
- Interpreted advanced hemodynamic data (A-line, CVP, PA catheter) to guide clinical decisions
- Titrated vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, and vasodilators based on patient response
- NICU:
- Delivered care to critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support
- Monitored ventilatory status, blood gases, and lab trends to optimize outcomes
- Provided family-centered education and support during complex neonatal case.
ICU Registered Nurse (CCU/CVICU/MICU/SICU)
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Managed high-acuity patients across CCU, CVICU, MICU, and SICU settings
- Provided care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, and invasive monitoring
- Titrated pressors, sedation, and critical infusions to maintain hemodynamic stability
- Assisted with intubations, central line placement, arterial lines, and chest tube insertions
- Managed complex cases including TTM, IABP, post-CABG, neurosurgical patients, and code blue events
- Participated in rapid response and resuscitation efforts
- Precepted new ICU nurses and contributed to orientation and training processes
Education
BSN -
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
09.2021
ADN - undefined
MOUNT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY
01.2020
Skills
- Trauma experience
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient education
- Airway management
Certification
RN, CCRN, ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, TPATC
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Air Methods
06.2026 - Current
Critical Care Transport RN Lifeline
EMS
12.2023 - Current
ICU Registered Nurse (CSU/CVICU & NICU)
Kaiser Permanente LAMC
08.2023 - 06.2025
ICU Registered Nurse (CCU/CVICU/MICU/SICU)
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2020 - 08.2023
ADN - undefined
MOUNT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY
BSN -
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Certifications/Licenses
RN, CCRN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TPATC