Amy Catambay
Valdosta
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
South Georgia Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in Epic EHR to accurately document medical care.
- Managed high-acuity cardiac and surgical patients requiring vasoactive drips, including titration of pressors, inotropes, sedatives, paralytics, and other critical infusions to maintain hemodynamic stability.
- Provided post-operative care for complex procedures including TAVR, TCAR, diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, thoracotomies, and various cardiothoracic surgeries.
- Structured shadowing of senior staff nurses assigned to CABG patients.
- Operated and monitored advanced mechanical circulatory support devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and Impella devices, ensuring accurate timing, weaning, and troubleshooting.
- Managed hemodynamic monitoring systems including Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, and central venous pressure monitoring; interpreted waveforms and adjusted interventions accordingly.
- Provided ventilator and airway management for intubated and mechanically ventilated patients; collaborated with respiratory therapy for lung-protective strategies.
- Utilized targeted temperature management systems (e.g., Arctic Sun) for post–cardiac arrest patients, ensuring safe induction, maintenance, and rewarming phases.
- Educated patients and families regarding procedures, recovery expectations, and long-term cardiac health to support understanding and reduce anxiety.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Emergency Medical Technician
Tift County Fire Rescue
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Responded to emergent 911 calls across a large rural coverage area, independently assessing unstable medical and trauma patients using rapid, systematic evaluation methods.
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions, including endotracheal intubation preparation, IV/IO access, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration support.
- Delivered high-quality basic life support, including CPR, airway management, hemorrhage control, splinting, and stabilization, especially during cardiac arrests and multi-system trauma.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently under lights-and-sirens conditions; navigated challenging rural terrain while maintaining patient and crew safety.
- Communicated patient assessments, vital signs, and treatment responses clearly to receiving emergency departments and EMS command.
- Managed scene operations by coordinating with fire, law enforcement, and bystanders to ensure safe and effective patient access and extrication.
- Served as a skills and clinical adjunct for an EMT course, assisting with student instruction, evaluation, and scenario-based training.
- Maintained equipment readiness, completed documentation promptly, and followed all medical protocols and state EMS guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
07.2026
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
04.2025
Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
RC Health Services
06.2023
Diploma -
Casa Roble High School
06.2021
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Ventilator support
- Infectious disease control
- Lab result interpretation
- IV management
- IV drug therapy management
- Feeding pumps
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Vascular care
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- Georgia EMS Association (GEMSA)
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Georgia Board of Nursing June 2025
- Emergency Medical Technician - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians June 2023
- International Trauma Life Support Basic Provider October 2023
- Basic Life Support Provider January 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
South Georgia Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Tift County Fire Rescue
07.2023 - 06.2025
Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
RC Health Services
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Diploma -
Casa Roble High School
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Five months experience as a CVICU nurse in a rural level one cardiac care facility. Two years of experience as an emergency medical technician at a county fire/911 department. ASN awarded from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College with a 3.6 overall GPA and 4.0 science GPA. Current BSN student with 4.0 GPA. Has experience in EMS education demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and instructional abilities. Training and experience in the care of critical care patients requiring vasoactive medications, ventilation, and other supportive therapies.