Advanced HF/LVAD Nurse Practitioner Resume Example
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ADVANCED HF/LVAD NURSE PRACTITIONER
Summary
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
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Experience
April 2016 to Current
Company NameCity, StateAdvanced HF/LVAD Nurse Practitioner
- 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
July 2010 to May 2015
Company NameCity, StateRegistered Nurse, Cardiac Cath and EP Lab
- 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.
September 2008 to April 2010
Company NameCity, StateCoronary Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurse
- 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
June 2007 to September 2008
Company NameCity, StateMedical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
- 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
2015
Loyola University Chicago
City, USAAdult-Gerontology Primary Care
Master of Science
City, USAAdult-Gerontology Primary Care
Master of Science
January 2007
Illinois State University
City, USANursing
Bachelor of Science
City, USANursing
Bachelor of Science
January 2005
College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
City, USAGeneral Studies
Associate of Arts
City, USAGeneral Studies
Associate of Arts
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
- BLS
- ACLS
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School Attended
- Loyola University Chicago
- Illinois State University
- College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Job Titles Held:
- Advanced HF/LVAD Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath and EP Lab
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurse
- Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Degrees
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Master of Science
Nursing Bachelor of Science
General Studies Associate of Arts
