Janine Altner
Ebersdorf b. Coburg
Summary
Compassionate ICU Nurse with extensive experience in critical care and cardiac nursing across the USA and Germany. Proficient in managing complex cardiac and postoperative patients, including those requiring advanced life support, mechanical ventilation, ECMO, Impella, IABP/Teleflex, and CRRT. Demonstrates a strong ability to thrive under pressure while delivering evidence-based care and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Bilingual in English and German, with a comprehensive understanding of international healthcare standards, patient safety, and holistic care. Committed to continuous professional development and the provision of high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, MICU
Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR
Leipzig, Germany
06.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive critical care nursing in a high-acuity internal medicine ICU.
- Skilled in managing advanced life-support technologies including Impella CP, Cardiohelp (VA ECMO), Hamilton ventilators, Braun Infusion Pumps & Space Station, CRRT/Fresenius multifiltratePRO, and Fresenius GENIUS 90.
- Deliver specialized care for patients with complex conditions: post-myocardial infarction, valve insufficiencies, multi-organ failure (liver, kidney, heart), respiratory insufficiency and ARDS, and hematological diseases.
- Administer and titrate vasoactive medications, inotropes, sedatives, and anticoagulation therapies under continuous hemodynamic monitoring.
- Perform advanced monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), interpretation of arterial blood gases, and rapid response interventions to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Provide continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and dialysis support in hemodynamically unstable patients.
- Coordinate care within interdisciplinary teams including intensivists, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and respiratory therapists to optimize patient outcomes.
- Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and evidence-based ICU protocols.
- Educate and support patients’ families regarding critical care procedures, prognosis, and emotional coping.
- Participate in emergency response situations including code blue, rapid sequence intubation, and post-operative stabilization.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR).
- Contribute to orientation and mentoring of new ICU nursing staff and nursing/medical students.
Registered Nurse, CVICU/CPACU
Atlantic Health System
Morristown, NJ
05.2019 - 05.2025
- Served as Charge Nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care and Cardiothoracic Post-Anesthesia Care Units, overseeing patient assignments, resource management, and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Chaired the 3R Council (Recruitment, Retention, Role Preparation/Professional Development), leading initiatives to improve staff engagement, reduce turnover, and advance clinical education.
- Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate nurses, and nursing students, ensuring competency in advanced cardiovascular critical care practices.
- Directed comprehensive care for patients with advanced cardiac needs, implementing extracorporeal support technologies including ECMO/Cardiohelp, Impella, IABP, and LVAD systems to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Managed complex patient cases, coordinating resources for comprehensive treatment solutions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Professional Au pair / Home Health Nurse
Apex ProAuPair
Morris Plains, NJ
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Organized activities to enhance children’s physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for the children while the parents were away.
- Promoted language development skills through reading, storytelling and activities
- Educated parents about self-care techniques such as diet modification or lifestyle changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in their home environment.
- Assessed the psychosocial needs of patients and families to provide emotional support during times of stress.
- Identified potential risks related to medical conditions or environmental factors that may affect a patient’s health status.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Developed engaging educational and recreational activities tailored to individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR
Leipzig, Germany
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Providing direct quality care to critically ill patients, including monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions
- Documenting data related to patient care, including assessment, interventions, medications, patient response, or treatment changes.
- Assessing the condition of patients, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests as needed
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments in an acute care setting
- Care of invasive and non-invasive ventilation (from critically ill patients with disturbances of vital functions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
- Experience with extra-corporal procedures e.g., CRRT, ECMO
- Invasive and non-invasive ventilation
- Psychological support for critically ill patients and relatives of all ages and ethnic backgrounds
- Operation, preparation, and functional testing of technical medical devices
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University - College of Nursing
10.2022
Registered Professional Nurse Associates Degree - undefined
Medizinische Berufsfachschule Klinikum St. Georg gGmbH
Leipzig, Germany08.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Leibniz Schule Gymnasium
Leipzig, Germany12.2012
Skills
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership and staff supervision
- Precepting new staff
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response and procedures
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Post-operative cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Professionals Mar 2021 to current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Oct 2020 to current
- Registered Professional Nurse / New Jersey Board of Nursing License ID 26NR22040100 Aug 2020 to current
Additional Information
Impella CP / 5.5 / RP
Cardiac Monitoring Systems
Clinical Education and Training
ECMO / Cardiohelp
ICU Clinical Workflow
Physician & Nurse Support
IABP / Teleflex
Device Troubleshooting
Clinical Documentation Systems
CRRT/ Fresenius multiFiltratePRO / Baxter
Hemodynamic Monitoring Systems
Electronic Medical Records (Epic, COPRA)
Mechanical Ventilation (Hamilton, Dräger, Getinge)
Language
English Professionally fluent / TOEFL iBT Score 106 / C1
German Professionally fluent (native language)
French Beginner
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MICU
Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU/CPACU
Atlantic Health System
05.2019 - 05.2025
Professional Au pair / Home Health Nurse
Apex ProAuPair
01.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR
09.2015 - 12.2017
Registered Professional Nurse Associates Degree - undefined
Medizinische Berufsfachschule Klinikum St. Georg gGmbH
High School Diploma - undefined
Leibniz Schule Gymnasium
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University - College of Nursing