Iris Cyr
Hope Mills
Summary
Bilingual critical care nurse and U.S. Army combat veteran with over 7 years of progressive experience in intermediate and intensive care settings. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership. Skilled in ventilator and drip management, hemodynamic monitoring, and team supervision. Experienced in hospital surge operations and shared governance. Committed to patient advocacy, staff mentorship, and healthcare innovation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse
UNC Health Southeastern
09.2023 - Current
- Manage pre- and post-op care for cardiac, vascular, and pulmonary surgeries including CABG, PCI, and pacemakers.
- Provide advanced cardiovascular support (IABP, temporary pacing, hemodynamic monitoring).
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Collaborate across disciplines to optimize outcomes in high-acuity patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure smooth transitions of care for patients moving from CVICU to step-down units or home.
- Per Diem
Medical ICU Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Provide care to 1–2 critically ill veterans with complex renal, cardiac, and pulmonary diagnoses.
- Lead rapid response and code blue efforts as unit subject matter expert.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line placements, intubations, and chest tube insertions.
- Cover hospital-wide operations after hours as Nurse of the Day (cross-trained).
- Served as a resource for other unit nurses regarding complex cases or unfamiliar procedures.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring ventilator-dependent patients for changes in respiratory status or infection risks.
- Unit champion duties
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement initiatives by participating in audits of clinical practice standards.
- Skin integrity
- Care transitions
- Safety Data Sheet
- Completed the VA Supervisor Ready Course – advanced leadership training to strengthen operational decision-making and team management within The Department of Veteran Affairs system.
- Full-Time
Step-Down/Cardiac RN
UNC Health Southeastern
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Served as Shift Supervisor while managing 4 patients in a cardiac step-down unit.
- Led unit coordination, patient flow, care rounds, and staff assignments, and care plan audits.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- 36 hrs/wk (On Call)
Travel RN – Cardiac Step-Down
UNC Health Southeastern (via Supplemental HealthCare)
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Adapted quickly to facility/unit policies with minimal orientation.
- Delivered specialized cardiac care and often served as Charge Nurse.
- Participated in unit expansion from 8 to 12 beds.
- 36 hrs/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
Garnet Health Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Cared for 4–5 cardiac telemetry patients; performed pre/post-op care including PCI, bronchoscopies, and chest tubes.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Served on the Medical Emergency Response Team in the role of the recorder.
- Adapted rapidly during COVID-19 surge to open new units.
- Assumed Charge Nurse responsibilities and developed new cardiac units.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- 25–36 hrs/wk
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science in Nursing -
Hawaii Pacific University
Kaneohe, HI12.2017
Skills
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Problem-solving
- Adaptable and flexible
- Team collaboration
- Self motivation
Certification
- Registered Nurse – NC (#328508, valid through Jan 2026)
- Registered Nurse – NY (#746812, valid through Dec 2027)
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- ACLS – American Heart Association (valid through Mar 2027)
- BLS – American Heart Association (valid through Mar 2027)
- Fluent in Spanish
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
- Nursing Innovations Council | Garnet Health Medical Center
- Nov 2019 – Dec 2020
- Collaborated to streamline EPIC documentation via DMAIC process.
- Initiated 23-hour admission documentation navigator project.
- PCU/CCU Committee Secretary | Garnet Health
- Led initiatives to reduce CLABSIs and enhance discharge medication education.
- Developed EPIC-based acuity scale for fair patient assignments.
- MICU Unit Skin Champion | Fayetteville, NC VAMC
- Led and designed the Pressure Injury Prevention Week incorporating outpatient and in patient employees.
- Developed creative evidence-based education activities for clinical staff
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse
UNC Health Southeastern
09.2023 - Current
Medical ICU Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Step-Down/Cardiac RN
UNC Health Southeastern
12.2021 - 09.2023
Travel RN – Cardiac Step-Down
UNC Health Southeastern (via Supplemental HealthCare)
01.2021 - 11.2021
Progressive Care Unit RN
Garnet Health Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Hawaii Pacific University
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