Joshua Quesenberry
Gretna
Summary
I am an accomplished Registered Nurse with a robust background in CVICU and ICU settings, notably at UNMC for the last 5 years. I am pursuing a full-time role with the Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a Nurse Practitioner. I have spent years honing my skills in cardiac medicine and building valuable relationships with surgeons, physicians and Advance Practice Providers across the organization.
I am an energetic and compassionate individual with deep commitment to providing exceptional patient care. I possess a solid foundation in cardiac and vascular medicine, including advanced life support and patient assessment skills. I am eager to contribute to your teams success and further develop my professional skills in an advanced role within this organization
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
UNMC
03.2020 - Current
- Extensive experience in cardiac post-operative care in the CVICU.
- Managed cardiac devices including IABPs, VV and VA ECMO, LVADs, and Impella. Able to understand trends and appropriate interventions for device maintenance.
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Mentored new nurse graduates, fostering professional growth and development through guidance and support.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations in the CVICU setting, facilitating hands-on learning experiences tailored to each student''s needs.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Unity Point St. Luke's
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
UNMC
Omaha, NE05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Luke's College
Sioux City, IA12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12-2016
Skills
- Cardiovascular assessment
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Honest and dependable
- Critical thinking
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
UNMC
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Unity Point St. Luke's
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
UNMC
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Luke's College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Iowa State University
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