NaTasha Washington
Brigham and Women Hospital
Cambridge
23
years of professional experience
Compassionate ICU Registered Nurse with 20+ years of critical care experience. Skilled in advanced critical thinking and strong bedside assessment skills. Proven ability to manage complex patients, maintain accurate EHR documentation, and escalate concerns quickly. Trusted peer resource for CVVH, wound care, and new nurse onboarding.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
22 Years 8 Months- Assessed critically ill patients, prioritized interventions, and maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored hemodynamic status, titrated vasoactive infusions, and responded rapidly to ICU patient changes.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients, performed airway assessments, and supported timely respiratory interventions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary rounds, aligning care plans with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and case managers.
- Evaluated clinical trends, escalated concerns promptly, and supported consistent adherence to critical care standards.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Critical Care Bedside Monitoring
Advanced Life Support Implementation and Maintenance
Ventilator Maintenance and Support
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Renal Replacement Therapy
Wound care expertise
ACLS certification
Clinical Education Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Brigham and Women Hospital
02.2004 - CurrentRead More
Laboure College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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