Ava Maraldo
Metairie
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the Pediatric ICU at Manning Family Children's Hospital. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Manning Family Children's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered specialized care to diverse patient populations hospitalized with neurological injuries, acute/chronic respiratory failure, metabolic disease, burns, traumas, cardiovascular care, organ transplants, and end of life care.
- Skilled in managing patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), mechanical ventilation, and high frequency ventilation.
- Performed thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Precepted student nurses and new nurses by sharing clinical knowledge, demonstrating nursing skills, and modeling professional behavior to successfully foster their growth in nursing.
- Experienced in being a charge nurse responsible for organizing staffing assignments, rounding with physicians, assisting with patient care throughout the unit, and effectively resolving issues as they arise.
Nurse Technician
Manning Family Children's Hospital
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Barista
Chateau Cafe
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and addressing their needs.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
LSU Health Science Center
New Orleans, LA05-2022
Skills
- Thorough patient assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Precepting new graduate nurses
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR)
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Manning Family Children's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Technician
Manning Family Children's Hospital
05.2020 - 03.2022
Barista
Chateau Cafe
06.2016 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
LSU Health Science Center
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