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ICU/Critical Care/Expert Profile
Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC
Expertise
I am able to answer questions regarding critical care issues including the cardiac system, pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system, gallbladder, small bowel obstructions, crohn's disease, diverticulitis, general abdominal surgery, ventilator management, ARDS, dehydration, heart failure, kidney failure, shock. pneumona, surgical complications, disease process.
Experience in the area
I am a Hospitalist at a local hospital. I am on the Medical Staff. I round, admit, discharge, consult and assist with surgeries in the OR. I manage patients in the ICU and Med/Surg floors. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, I was a certified critical care nurse (CCRN). And ACLS certified. I returned to school and graduated with my Master's degree in Science with a specialty as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I am currently employed at a local hospital.
Organizations
American College of Nurse Practitioners Connecticut Advance Practice Nurse Society
Education/Credentials
University of Connecticut 2007-2011 MSN, Acute Care Track Nurse Practitioner. Board Certified September 2011 Central Connecticut State University 2002-2006 BA Psychology St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing 1991-1993 Diploma Nursing Registered Nurse
Awards and Honors
Golden Key Honor Society; Merit Award Recipient; Scholarship Recipient
Past/Present Clients
Trained at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT - Open Heart Cardiac Intensive Care Post Anesthesia Care Unit & Radiology Internship Interned at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas Trained at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, CT - emergency Department & Hospitalist Program
What do you like about this subject?
The body is an incredible machine. If it is well taken care, tuned up frequently, well nourished, kept healthy, it will return to a state of health under the most challenging conditions.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
My greatest achievement would be to get the point across that "How one treats their body when they are young, is how it will treat them as they age."
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Smoking cigarettes weakens and deteriorates all body tissue, including muscles. Excessive alcohol intake causes a host of problems incuding brain damage, liver failure, diabetes, circulatory abnormalities. Bladder cancer is the #2 cancer due to smoking cigarettes Lung cancer is #1. Holding on to anger is the surest way to heart disease. Smiling is the best revenge!
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
People in general do not believe medical professionals regarding health risks of obesity and smoking. When we are performing surgery, we do not need to know the person's smoking history or dietary habits to know how they are living their life. Your body talks to us. And it isn't happy....
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sharon | 05/19/12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| nicole | 05/02/12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | |
| Yolanda | 04/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| jen | 03/26/12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
| Sara | 03/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your response ..... |
Recent Answers from Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC
2012-05-16 How long can someone stay on ventilator:
Dear Keisha, The reason a tracheostomy is done is to prevent permanent damage to the trachea. If a person is able to be removed from the ventilator, the tracheal tube is removed and the trachea closes
2012-05-09 icu hysteria:
Dear Sharon, ICU psychosis is a real disorder, well documented in the literature. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, I was a Critical Care Nurse. The ICU is constantly active and stimulating. There
2012-05-08 Nocardiosis:
Dear Elizabeth, Nocardia infection is a rare disorder affecting the lungs, brain, or skin. Although it usually affects people with altered immune systems, such as cancer, chronic steroid use, chronic
2012-04-30 COPD tracheostomy:
Dear Terry, I am sorry for what you are all going through. Your grandmother is fortunate to have such a loving family and to have reached the ripe old age of 90 years old. Unfortunately, as we age,
2012-04-30 ventilation:
Dear Nicole, Because of your friend's extensive injuries, I am going to make an educated guess and say that he is unable to breath on his own. This can be due to his need for pain medication due to
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