ORLANDO S. MCLEISH
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Cardiac, Neuro, Trauma, and Medical-Surgical ICUs. Proficient in mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella, VAD), invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced life-saving interventions. Adept at ventilator management, targeted temperature management (TTM), and post-operative cardiac care. Recognized for strong leadership in high-pressure environments, coordinating Code Blue responses, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Passionate about evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance critical care services.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center
- Deliver expert care across multiple ICU settings, including Neuro, Trauma, Surgical, and Medical ICUs, ensuring smooth patient transitions between critical units.
- Manage patients requiring invasive monitoring (central lines, arterial lines) and provide continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for acute renal failure patients.
- Support post-operative recovery in high-risk patients, including those undergoing trauma, neuro, and vascular surgeries.
- Educate and counsel patients and families on disease management, recovery expectations, and long-term health strategies.
- Administer and adjust mechanical ventilation support, ensuring adherence to best practice weaning protocols for improved respiratory outcomes.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Administered mechanical ventilation and ensured adherence to weaning protocols.
- Analyze and interpret invasive hemodynamic monitoring data to optimize patient stability, adjusting vasoactive medications and ventilator settings as needed.
- Lead and coordinate rapid Code Blue interventions, successfully stabilizing critically ill patients under extreme pressure.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
University of Alberta Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Level I Neuroscience ICU
- Specialized in managing critical neurological conditions, including strokes, brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and complex post-surgical cases.
- Led ventilator management, sedation, and intubation procedures, ensuring optimal respiratory support for critically ill neuro patients.
- Executed emergency airway management and played a key role in Code Blue response teams, improving patient survival rates.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse Neuroscicence High Acuity
University of Alberta Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Delivered acute care to patients with neurological conditions, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Performed comprehensive physical and neurological assessments, tailoring care plans to each patient's needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB08.2020
Master of Science - Community Health Science
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, BC01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Northern Caribbean University
Manchester, Jamaica01.2007
Skills
- Advanced Life Support & Critical Care
- Mechanical Circulatory Support (IABP, Impella, VAD)
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)
- Ventilator Management & Weaning Protocols
- Emergency Airway Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Trauma & Neuro ICU Experience
- Code Blue Leadership & Rapid Response
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP)
- Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN)
Key Skills And Expertise
- Advanced Life Support & Critical Care
- Mechanical Circulatory Support (IABP, Impella, VAD)
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)
- Ventilator Management & Weaning Protocols
- Emergency Airway Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Trauma & Neuro ICU Experience
- Code Blue Leadership & Rapid Response
Professional Development
- Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- Regular participant in Cardiac Care and Critical Care Workshops
- ICU Mobility Champion & Sepsis Committee Member
Timeline
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Alberta Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse Neuroscicence High Acuity
University of Alberta Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Alberta
Master of Science - Community Health Science
University of Northern British Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Northern Caribbean University
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