Paige Fialho
Rockland
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of extensive experience in critical and cardiac care. Proven expertise in hemodynamic monitoring and managing complex ventilator settings. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes while advocating for patient needs. Committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting families during challenging times. Exceptional communicator, easily able to build rapport and instill a sense of trust with patients, families, and staff.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit (CCU)
South Shore Hospital
Weymouth
10.2023 - Current
- Provide ICU-level care in a 24-bed CCU at a Level II trauma center.
- Deliver high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting, including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families.
- Managing complex ventilation settings and titrating/administering vasoactive medications.
- Initiates appropriate emergency interventions when necessary to stabilize deteriorating conditions.
- Managing the needs of critically ill and chronically ill patients with multidisciplinary teams.
- Utilize CRRT, PA lines, temporary venous pacers, and IABP.
- Respond to hospital-wide codes and rapid responses.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit (Ellison 11)
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Provided advanced cardiac nursing care at a Level I trauma center and academic medical center.
- Assumed the role of caring for three to six acute care patients with individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on lifestyle modifications, such as diet, exercise, and stress management techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and assessment of vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and lab values.
- Managed complex cardiac infusions under the direction of a physician and in coordination with corresponding orders.
- Cared for patients undergoing pre/post-PCI, TAVR, MitraClip, CABG, ablations, cardioversions, and PPM/ICD placements.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Travel)
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
Plymouth
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered PCU-level care in a high-acuity cardiac and medical unit.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences throughout their care journey.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Conducted patient and family teaching sessions on discharge planning, postoperative care, and health maintenance to promote successful transitions to home or other care settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Milton, MA05.2020
Skills
- Critical care and cardiac nursing
- Precepting and charge nurse leadership
- In-depth hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring
- Management of ventilator-dependent patients
- Vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drips
- Certified in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (ie CVVHDF)
- Trained in caring for patients with PA lines
- Trained in caring for patients with IABP
- TVP
- Extensive knowledge and experience with wound care, wound vacs, and ostomies
- Peripheral IV insertion and blood draws
- Comprehensive management of TPN, PPN, and enteral feedings
- Detailed knowledge of CVCs and intravenous therapy
- Trauma and post-operative care
Certification
• Registered Nurse - Massachusetts
• ACLS
• TCAR
• Zoll Defibrillator & LifePak Systems
• ACLS
• TCAR
• Zoll Defibrillator & LifePak Systems
Degree
BSN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit (CCU)
South Shore Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Travel)
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit (Ellison 11)
Massachusetts General Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College