Energetic and motivational Nurse Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and 8 years experience in critical acute care. A leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- ANA Certified in Acute Care
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Certified.
- Post heart CABG recovery.
- Great Critical Care experience - Mountain Vista Medical Center, East Mesa, Az
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- Pre-test and post open heart surgery patient recovery; hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac/invasive monitoring, intracranial pressure monitoring, IABP management, sheath removal, phlebotomy
- POC testing, 12 Lead ECG interpretation, initiation of critical care protocols
- ACLS, drug titration, cardioversion, defibrillation, pacemaker management, use of the peripheral nerve stimulator, ventilator management
- Groin compression, cardioversion, cath lab recovery, pre-test and post open heart surgery patient
- Work directly with physicians, following all prescribed orders correctly.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Ensures IV access on all assigned patients. Check and zero all pressure transducers, IABP/VAD, chest/wound drains, IDC management
- Care for patients with arterial and venous sheaths'
- Care for eligible patients such as post myocardial infarction patients, pre/post AICD patients, pre/post permanent pacemaker patients, pre/post electrophysiology studies and/or ablation, pre/post cardio-thoracic surgical patients, pre/post PTCA/cardiac catheterization patients, patients with dysrhythmias, and congestive heart failure
- Interpret ECG rhythm strip and note any rhythm changes that occur during shift
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility
- Remained calm and professional throughout critical incidents. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation
- Executed overall patient care including physical assessment, with accurate documentation of interventions and evaluations by applying time management and organizational skills.
- Charge nurse experience.
- Conducted SC, IM, IVPB, and IV Push medications including using knowledge of math calculations during drug administrations, along with tracheotomy care and suction
- Documented and completed assessment and equipment checklists. Suctioned patients as required. Organized and transport tests such as CT, and interpreted ECG as required
- Attend rounds and made any adjustments (ordered different nasogastric feeds, changed infusions etc.). Informed physicians and followed accurately given orders
- Worked directly with patients and their families, performed procedures such as IV placement, phlebotomy, and administered medications correctly
Bethel College, North Newton, KS - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2008 Coursework in Transcultural Nursing Research on The Hindu Indians presentation to URS
Coursework in Acute Care Nursing
Coursework in Adult and Family Health
Coursework in Women's Health
Butler Community College - Associate Degree in Science, 2005
Dean's Honor role Academic Achievement Award
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patients history, charting and other documentation
- Dean's Honors Roll
- Remained calm and professional throughout critical incidents. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation
- Arizona Nursing Association - Member
- Kansas Association of Nursing Student - Member
- Bethel College- Kansas Association of Nursing Students- Member
Assessment
- Executed full patient assessments, including NG and G tubes.
- Collaboration
- Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
- Family Support
- Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.Patient Care
- Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.Diagnostic/Ancillary Tests
- Routinely demonstrated medical proficiency by performing EKG's, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for up to 10 patients per day.
Cardiac, Documentation, Rn, Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy, Access, Electrophysiology, Transducers, Acls, Cath Lab, Critical Care, Icu, Testing, Titration, Adjustments, Organizational Skills, Rn/, Time Management, Cpr, Cpr/, Cpr/bls, Mental Health, Registered Nurse, Associate
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School Attended
- Bethel College
- Wichita State University Wichita
- Butler Community College
Job Titles Held:
- ICU Nurse
- RN
- RN/Charge Nurse
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
- Associate
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