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Professional Summary
Caring, hardworking, and service oriented Registered Nurse with over 12 years of cardiac patient care experience. Well-versed in offering evidence based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with acute and chronic diseases and post operative surgeries. Detail oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Currently employed as a cardiac stress testing Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience with treadmill and pharmacological stress protocols. Administers prescribed medications and implements physician orders, playing key roles in care excellence.
Skills
Performing treadmill and pharmacological stress testing
Knowledge of nuclear stress testing protocols and imaging
Code responder
Ventilated patient care
Continuous Renal Replacement therapy
Sonosite IV and venipuncture techniques
Use of EKG and interpretation of results
Cerner EMR
Treatment of various post operative surgeries
Tracheostomy care
Titration of critical IV medications
Patient and family advocacy
ISTAT POC lab testing
Infection Control
Excellent work ethic
Organization and Time management
Leadership
Precepted new hires
Work History
08/2021 to CurrentNuclear Medicine Cardiac Stress RNUw Health Partners | Madison, WI,
Conducted electrocardiogram and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
Administered and monitored patients receiving pharmacological stress medication.
Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
Received training and knowledge in nuclear medicine related to radiation dosage and limiting radiation exposure.
09/2018 to 11/2020Critical Care Registered NurseMethodist Health System | Southlake, TX,
Admitted sedated patients from the operating room after cardiac surgeries and procedures.
Titrated and weaned vasoactive, inotropic, and sedation medications.
Managed chest tubes, foley catheters, central lines, swan catheters, arterial lines, arterial and venous sheaths, temporary pacemakers, and intra aortic balloon pumps
Set up and operated continuous renal replacement therapy dialysis machines for hemodynamically unstable patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Closely monitored hemodynamically unstable patients and implemented appropriate interventions.
Assessed need for, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Delivered outstanding patient care in cardiovascular, medical, and COVID critical care units.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
10/2015 to 10/2017Cardiothoracic Surgery Step-down Registered NurseBaptist Healthcare System, Inc. | Salem, IN,
Provided post operative care fore the following: thoracic surgeries, VATs, vascular bypass, coronary artery bypass grafts, TAVR, carotid endarterectomies , aortic abdominal aneurysm repairs, GI postsurgicals, valve replacements, total artificial hearts, LVAD placements and managements, and heart transplants.
Collaborated with cardiologists to diagnose causes of arrhythmias and offered pacemakers, ablation, medications and other interventional treatments.
Monitored patient vital signs using electrocardiograms and other advanced equipment to foster telemetry care.
Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
Managed wound vacs and chest tubes based on patient needs and physician orders.
Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
02/2018 to 09/2018Telemetry Monitor TechnicianSouthside Regional Medical Center | City, STATE,
Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
09/2009 to 01/2016Telemetry Registered NurseCompany Name | City, State,
Provided primary care, performed assessments and evaluations of patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MIs, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, COPD, diabetes, renal failure, and sepsis
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients' cardiac status.
Educated patients and their families with various teaching methods to accommodate learning preferences based on their admitting diagnosis, patient needs, diet, lifestyle changes, and medications.
Developed patient care plans, assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Initiated IV therapy to include antibiotic therapy, inotropic drugs, hydration therapy, monitored blood infusions, and pain management.
Routinely cared for patients recovering from post cardiac catheterization procedures.
Experienced in admitting and discharging patients in a timely manner focusing on admitting diagnosis and core measures.
Education
Expected in 05/2009Associate of Science | NursingJohn Tyler Community College, Chester, VA, GPA:
Expected in 05/2005Bachelor of Arts | International RelationsVirginia Polytechnic And State University, Blacksburg, VA, GPA:
Expected in 06/2000High School Diploma | Midlothian High School, Midlothian, VA, GPA:
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