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Professional Summary
Dependable Charge Nurse skilled in unit administration and staff management. Over 6 years of nursing experience and extensive knowledge of cardiology, electrical physiology and cardiothorasic surgery.
Skills
Chronic Disease Management
Staff Management
Patient Safety
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
EMR/EHR
Staff Supervision
Precepting
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Intravenous Therapy
Chest tube management
Work History
08/2019 to CurrentCharge Nurse, Cardiac Progressive CareOnward Healthcare | El Paso, TX,
Facilitated the transition from a 30 bed cardiac unit to a 50 bed cardiac progressive care unit. Initially separated between 7th floor and half of the 3rd floor while the unit was under construction/updating on 3rd floor. Coordinated staffing and assignments as Charge Nurse between both floors.
Guided and led 15 RNs in Cardiac progressive care unit and coordinated, delegated tasks and managed 20 nurses and ancillary staff members.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as performing STAT EKGs, Nitro gtts, Amio gtts, Dilt gtts, External pacer boxes, Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), and Total Artificial Hearts (TAHs).
Provided care for TAVR, PCI, mitra clips, micra pacers and watchmen patients post cath lab
Provided care for EP drug loading, implanted pacemakers, ICDs, ablations and cardioversion patients post EP lab/PACU
Provided care for wedge resections and lobectomy patients post PACU
Provided care for CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, esophagectomies, LVADs, TAHs, and heart transplants post surgery once stabilized in CVICU
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care.
Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.
Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
Effectively addressed rapid response situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
02/2018 to 08/2019Registered Nurse, Cardiology/EP/CTSCityblock | Queens, NY,
Cared for patients in a 30 bed cardiology/EP/Heart failure/CT surgery unit
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as performing STAT EKGs, Nitro gtts, Amio gtts, Dilt gtts, External pacer boxes, Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), and Total Artificial Hearts (TAHs).
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided care for TAVR, PCI, mitra clips, micra pacers and watchmen patients post cath lab
Provided care for EP drug loading, implanted pacemakers, ICDs, ablations and cardioversion patients post EP lab/PACU
Provided care for wedge resections and lobectomy patients post PACU
Provided care for CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, esophagectomies, LVADs, TAHs, and heart transplants post surgery once stabilized in CVICU
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
02/2017 to 02/2018Registered Nurse, Medical-SurgicalFroedtert & The Medical College Of Wisconsin | City, STATE,
Cared for patients in 25-bed med/surg unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Participated in Development policy committee, meeting monthly to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Use of EMR EPIC
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
11/2014 to 02/2017Registered NursePost Acute Medical Long Term Acute Care Hospital | City, STATE,
Cared for patients in 40-bed LTACH ventilator weaning facility, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
All staff trained in ACLS to operate in Code 4/Medical Emergencies and Rapid response situations with effective teamwork.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease, respiratory failure and multi-organ failure.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Expected in 04/2021BSN | NursingWestern Governors University, Salt Lake City, UTGPA:
Expected in Diploma | Massage TherapyBlue Sky School of Professional Massage - Grafton, Grafton, WIGPA:
Expected in | Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WIGPA:
Completion of non-nursing classes
Expected in 06/2014Associate Degree in Nursing | NursingCardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WIGPA:
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