Abigail Bloch
Tyler
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care. Skilled in conducting fast and accurate assessments while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. Valued for strong collaboration with medical professionals to uphold superior healthcare standards. Experienced in managing nursing teams and overseeing patient care in fast-paced environments. Thrives under pressure, consistently delivering high-quality work efficiently. Adept at ensuring patient safety and quality care through effective leadership and clinical expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Christus Health
05.2023 - Current
- Administered patient care during interventional procedures, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions pre- and post-procedure.
- Managed communication between physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care needs during an intervention.
- Ensured proper functioning of equipment used for interventional radiology procedures by conducting regular maintenance checks according to safety protocols.
- Monitored patients during recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, diagnostic test results, and medications administered in the electronic medical records system.
- Educated family members on post-operative care instructions for their loved one.
- Cared for patients undergoing complex vascular access procedures such as fistulas, grafts, and central lines placement.
- Performed nursing assessments of patients prior to each procedure with documentation of findings into the medical record.
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care across multiple departments.
- Implemented protocols to enhance patient safety and improve overall care quality.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline communication and care delivery processes.
- Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Recognized potential complications related to interventional radiology procedures and took appropriate action to address them.
Acute Critical Care Registered Nurse
Christus Health
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to family members during difficult times.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members regarding treatment plans for each patient served.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Assisted in the orientation and mentoring of new nursing staff, enhancing team capabilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX07-2026
Skills
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- SBAR communication
- OR and ER experience
- Infant CPR certified
- Life-sustaining machines
- Compassion and Empathy
- Procedure preparations
- Patient Assessment
- Vascular Access management
- Pediatric nursing
- Licensed RN
- Tracheostomy Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Monitoring
- Interventional radiology procedures
- Care coordination
- Staff supervision
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Sonosite certified for IV insertions
- CRRT certified
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- BLS certified
- Charge Nurse experience
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Christus Health
05.2023 - Current
Acute Critical Care Registered Nurse
Christus Health
07.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kilgore College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
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