Board certified adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner with extensive background in advanced heart failure/LVAD, cardiology, interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology. I am a passionate and flexible quick learner who enjoys a challenge. Self-motivated professional with a commitment to provide the highest level of care to our patient population.
Skills
Identification and management of advanced heart failure/cardiogenic shock
Hemodynamic monitoring, interpretation, and management
Ability to develop excellent professional relationships; good communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Comprehensive knowledge/skills in current APP practice with the ability to work with a high level of autonomy and independence
Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload with strong attention to detail
Experience
04/2016 to Current
Advanced HF/LVAD Nurse PractitionerVeterans Health Administration – Show Low, AZ,
Heavy focus on LVAD program start up/maintenance (extensive institution/ancillary dept LVAD education, creation of nursing policies and procedures, LVAD equipment management, INTERMACS)
Heavily involved in preparation and participation in LVAD Joint Commission certifications (initial and recertification)
Sole VAD coordinator with 24/7 call requirements for over 2 years. Ongoing call requirements covering both inpatient responsibilities as well as outpatient VAD coordinator responsibilities
Provided various levels of LVAD education (Cardiac Grand Rounds, APP/RN/cardiac rehab/EMS/ED/procedural area/child life specialists, etc)
Involvement with several process/program improvement projects (AKI post VAD, antibiotic prophylaxis strategy, extensive morbidity/mortality multidisciplinary case reviews)
Patient management in both the inpatient (CCU/CVICU, CT Surgery, stepdown) and outpatient settings
Monitoring of invasive procedures on LVAD patients
New hire and student preceptor for the advanced heart failure / LVAD service line
06/2010 to 04/2015
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath and EP LabAdvocate Good Samaritan Hospital – City, STATE,
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation during left and right heart catheterizations.
Experience with heart failure monitoring/intervention including CardioMEMs implant, post transplant myocardial biopsies, IABP and impella placement, vasodilator challenge.
Dosage calculations and mixing/administrating drugs with appropriate monitoring
Experience in care of patient with acute myocardial infarction, cardiac tamponade, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and cardiomyopathy.
Proficient in monitoring, circulating, and scrubbing various cath lab and electrophysiology procedures.
08/2008 to 03/2010
Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Registered NurseAdventist Hinsdale Hospital – City, STATE,
Patient assessment and prompt implementation of patient care plans
Advanced life support
Providing education and support to patients and their families
Hemodynamic monitoring (PA catheters)
Collaboration with fellow members of the multidisciplinary critical care team
Medication administration and evaluation.
Served as charge RN and new RN preceptor
05/2007 to 08/2008
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered NurseNorthwestern Memorial Hospital – City, STATE,
Basic cardiac rhythm monitoring techniques, interpretation, and treatment
Monitoring patients before, during, and after invasive procedures
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary and respiratory emergencies and knowing how to start standard interventions to stabilize the patient
Medication administration and evaluation
Cared for LVAD patients (Heartmate XVE) awaiting heart transplantation
Education and Training
Expected in 2015
Master of Science: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Loyola University Chicago - Maywood, Illinois, GPA:
Expected in 01/2007
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Illinois State University - Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, GPA:
Expected in 01/2005
Associate of Arts: General Studies College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn - Glenwood, Illinois, GPA:
Accomplishments
Assisted in implementation of new hospital program focusing on women and heart disease.
Formulated education,
assessment, and evaluation tools and presented the program to numerous OB/Gyn offices.
Goal of program was
to categorize low, moderate, and high risk women and providing prompt early intervention based on
cardiovascular risk.
Additional Information
Board certified adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. Extensive background in critical care nursing,
interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology. Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a
challenge. Self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing quality care consistent with evidence-based
practice. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Certifications
Nurse License: CNP, State: GA, Expires January 2022
Nurse License: RN, State: GA, Expires January 2022
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Pracitioner - ANCC
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