Chloe Akers
Indianapolis
Summary
Dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse with extensive experience managing critically ill pediatric patients in high-acuity, fast-paced environments. Skilled in advanced life-support technologies including mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and hemodynamic monitoring, with a strong foundation in rapid assessment, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in precepting and orienting new nursing staff and providing compassionate, family-centered care during complex and high-stress situations. Currently pursuing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification with a commitment to advancing clinical practice, expanding diagnostic and management capabilities, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across the lifespan in the outpatient and primary care setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At Ascension St.Vincent
Indianapolis, IN
07.2024 - Current
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Provide comprehensive, high-acuity care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced intensive care environment, managing complex conditions including respiratory failure, sepsis, trauma, and post-operative complications.
- Qualified bedside ECMO specialist , assisting in the management and monitoring of pediatric patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy.
- Manage advanced life-support technologies including mechanical ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive infusions, and continuous sedation/analgesia protocols.
- Rapidly assess and respond to clinical deterioration, participating in multidisciplinary critical care teams to stabilize patients during life-threatening emergencies.
- Precept and orient newly hired nurses to the PICU, providing hands-on training, clinical guidance, and support in developing critical care competencies.
- Collaborate closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement complex patient care plans.
- Educate and support families during high-stress situations, promoting understanding of treatment plans and providing compassionate care in critical circumstances.
- Maintain strict adherence to evidence-based protocols and patient safety standards in a high-acuity pediatric critical care setting.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2024
Skills
Clinical Skills
Pediatric Critical Care Mechanical Ventilation ECMO Monitoring Hemodynamic Monitoring Vasoactive Infusion Management Sepsis Management Rapid Response
Procedures & Equipment
Ventilator Management Arterial Line Monitoring Central Line Care Infusion Pumps Continuous Cardiac Monitoring
Professional Skills
Precepting & Staff Orientation Interdisciplinary Collaboration Patient & Family Education Critical Thinking Crisis Management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NIHSS- NIH Stroke Scale certification
Clinical Experience
The Little Clinic – Kroger | Indianapolis, Indiana
Family Nurse Practitioner Student | May 2025 – August 2025
- Completed clinical rotations in a retail-based primary care setting providing care for acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
- Performed comprehensive patient histories, physical exams, and focused assessments under preceptor supervision.
- Assisted in diagnosis and management of common conditions including respiratory infections, dermatologic concerns, hypertension, and diabetes.
- Developed patient education plans and participated in health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
Ascension St. Vincent Internal Medicine Group | Indianapolis, Indiana
Family Nurse Practitioner Student | August 2025 – December 2025
- Provided clinical care in an internal medicine outpatient setting managing adult patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
- Assisted in evaluation and treatment of complex conditions including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and chronic pulmonary disease.
- Participated in medication management, diagnostic interpretation, and evidence-based treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians and advanced practice providers to support continuity of care and improve patient outcomes.
The Little Clinic – Kroger | Indianapolis, Indiana
Family Nurse Practitioner Student | January 2026 – May 2026
- Continued advanced clinical training in a community-based primary care environment focusing on acute care and preventative health.
- Conducted patient assessments, developed differential diagnoses, and implemented treatment plans under supervision.
- Reinforced clinical decision-making skills and autonomous patient management in preparation for FNP practice.
- Delivered patient education focused on wellness, chronic disease management, and preventive screening.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At Ascension St.Vincent
07.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Miami University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami University