Emily R. Pogue
6700 Cabot Drive, Apt L-6 ● Nashville, TN 37209 ● erpogue@gmail.com ● 931-797-1621
ePortfolio address: emilypogue.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
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To obtain a full-time employment position as a Registered Nurse, further enhancing my knowledge and skills
as a dedicated, compassionate Critical Care RN to provide the highest quality of care while becoming a
confident, independent member of the health care team.
EDUCATION
Auburn University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing; GPA 3.91
Academic Year 2009-2012
Samford University – Pre-Nursing; GPA 4.00
 Presidential Scholar
Academic Year 2008-2009
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE
Saint Thomas West Hospital – Adult Critical Care/ICU, Nashville, TN
October 2012-present
Critical Care RN & Charge Nurse – 40-bed Intensive Care Unit specializing in Cardiovascular, Medical/Surgical,
and Neurovascular/Neurosurgical patients at a 541-bed, acute-care facility
Experience & Certifications:
 Cardiovascular – LVAD Certified, Open heart and robotic recovery, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
monitoring, Therapeutic Hypothermia, Acute Coronary Syndromes, CHF, post-PCI
 Medical/Surgical – CVVHD, Peritoneal Dialysis, Sepsis, Pulmonary diseases, Respiratory failure,
Infectious diseases, ETOH and drug withdrawal, GI bleeds
 Neurovascular/Neurosurgical – Stroke Certified (Primary Stroke Center), External Ventricular Drain
(EVD) set-up and monitoring, CPP/ICP monitoring, Spinal surgery, Brain Aneurysm, A-V Fistulas
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
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Ventilator management and intubation assistance
Monitoring advanced arrhythmias & temporary pacemakers
Responding to clinical crises and code situations
Insertion and monitoring of central lines, arterial lines, Swan Ganz catheters, dobhoff tubes, foleys
Titrating and monitoring various IV drips – sedatives, vasopressors, inotropes, neuromuscular blocking
agents, vasodilators, analgesics; Interpretation and communication of laboratory results
Widely recognized as a superior care provider and patient advocate
Demonstrated ability to forge, lead, and motivate outstanding, multi-disciplinary healthcare teams
Highly-developed critical thinking, interpersonal, and communication skills
LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee; #188461; expires October 31, 2015
ACLS and BLS-CPR certified – American Heart Association
Proficient in Cerner Online Health Care System
*References and Letters of Recommendation available upon request