Agnes Davis

• Assist in code , rapid response , ECMO cannulation, Impella, Massive transfusion in the Cath Lab ,ICU, and ER.
• Response to different code activation, stroke, heart, sepsis, pediatric , maternal OB gynecological code.
• Perform rapid response assessments, utilizing the SBAR tool to identify changes in patient condition.
• Provided compassionate and therapeutic care to patients experiencing acute medical emergencies.
• Assessed vital signs of patients and monitored for any irregularities or changes.
• Conducted comprehensive physical examinations with an emphasis on identifying signs of distress or deteriorating health status.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Evaluated laboratory results, imaging studies, diagnostic tests and other clinical data to assess patient health status.
• Administered medications, treatments and therapies as prescribed by physician orders.
• Monitored patient progress closely and adjusted treatment plans accordingly based on findings.
• Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, prognosis and appropriate self-care strategies.

• Respond to code blue in different critical care setting like Cath Lab, ICU, Maternal and child OR, and ER.
• Assist in Cath Lab/ICU for ECMO cannulation, Impella, and Massive Transfusion Alert/Protocol. Performed rapid response assessments, utilizing the SBAR tool to identify changes in patient condition.
• Provided compassionate and therapeutic care to patients experiencing acute medical emergencies.
• Assessed vital signs of patients and monitored for any irregularities or changes.
• Conducted comprehensive physical examinations with an emphasis on identifying signs of distress or deteriorating health status.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Evaluated laboratory results, imaging studies, diagnostic tests and other clinical data to assess patient health status.
• Administered medications, treatments and therapies as prescribed by physician orders.
• Monitored patient progress closely and adjusted treatment plans accordingly based on findings.
• Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, prognosis and appropriate self-care strategies.

• Assisted radiologist in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
• Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
• Administered medication and contrast agents to patients prior to the procedure.
• Assessed patients condition and prepared them for the intervention by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have had.
• Performed nursing assessments of patients prior to each procedure with documentation of findings into the medical record.
• Prepared sterile field prior to each procedure according to established infection control guidelines.
• Monitored patients during recover following interventional radiology procedures.

• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
• Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
• Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
• Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Recover patients pots-procedure, monitor vital signs, and discharge/ transfer patient when met requirement. Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
• Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
• Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters, pacemaker installations, PCI, angiograms
• Used fluoroscopy and contrast dye to identify narrowing or blockages affecting cardiac function.
• Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV sedation, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

• Monitor patient's ventilator, blood pressure, titrating vasopressor drips and sedation maintaining RASS as ordered, blood glucose monitoring and NIHSS.
• Assessment and admission of critically ill patients, re direct admit and from emergency room
• Coordinate with physician re escalating, and deescalating care
• Establishing patients airway and compliance with ventilator
• Performed nursing care and following prescribed rules and procedures
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Float to emergency room, step-down unit, and other critical care unit.
• Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
• Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.

• Manage critically ill patients, involve in airway management, executing CPR, obtaining ROSC, and rapid sequence intubation
• Assist in managing post-op CABG patients , titrating vasopressors, and extubating patients. Transfer hemodynamically patients to telemetry unit
• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
• Managed IV vasopressors and IV sedation administration to critically ill patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for patients care recovery and improvement.
• Treated patients by managing their airway through coordination RT in ventilator support, management and therapies.

• Manage 1-2 critically ill patients, assist in ECMO insertion, set up at the bedside and manage their care, coordinating with the perfusionist and RT .
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
• Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
• Functioned as a preceptor and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
• Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
• Obtained labs, follow results, and follow recommended intervention as ordered and needed.
• Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
• Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Assess and manage critically-ill patients, floated and worked at CVICU, PACU, step-down unit and ER.

Monitor hemodynamics, manage ventilator, wean and titrate vasopressors, and sedation.

Assist with different bedside procedures like intubation, central line placement, cardioversion, and EGD.

Provide proper sedation, pain-control management with physician order and supervision.

Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds, setting goals specific for each patient.

Float to all ICU unit and provide care specific to the need of patient assigned.

Works and float to different ICU unit including CVICU, Burn unit, cath lab, EP, and interventional radiology.

Assess and manage critically ill patient such as post-op CABG, ventilated and trauma patients.

Assist with bedside intubation, and other invasive procedures: PA catheter floatation, pacing, chest tube insertion, central line placement, lumbar puncture and arterial line insertion.

Maintain cardiac output, PA pressures, titration of vasopressors, inotropes, fluid boluses, electrolyte and plasma replacement.

Pain management via PCA, Epidural, and nerve block.

Proactive with pt recovery via weaning protocol and extubation parameters.

Coordinate patient care and transfer between Medstar trauma and critical care unit.

Participate with ICU team rounds , collaborate with RT, PT, and other health discipline.

Participated in continuing education programs and Sitel workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
• Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Prepared sterile field prior to each procedure according to established infection control guidelines.
• Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
• Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
• Administered medications and contrast agents to patients prior to the procedure.
• Assessed patient's condition and prepared them for the intervention by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have had.
• Performed nursing assessments of patients prior to each procedure with documentation of findings into the medical record.
• Monitored patients during recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
• Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
• Educated family members on post-operative care instructions for their loved one.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Cared for patients undergoing complex vascular access procedures such as fistulas, grafts, and central lines placement.
• Documented all care provided in accordance with facility policies and procedures and standards of practice guidelines.
• Recognized potential complications related to interventional radiology procedures and took appropriate action to address them.
• Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, diagnostic tests results, medications administered., in electronic medical records system.
• Ensured proper functioning of equipment used for interventional radiology procedures by conducting regular maintenance checks according to safety protocols.
• Managed communication between physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care needs during an intervention.
• Instructed personnel on proper use of radiation safety measures while performing interventions.
• Assisted with development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures related to interventional radiology services.
• Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information about patients' health histories.
• Notified physicians whenever patient assessments revealed issues or problems.
• Provided patients with information regarding illnesses and educated on ways to manage health.

Float to different unit like ICU/IMU, general surgery, joint/spine, oncology, heart vascular unit, neuro, medicine and emergency room.

Assess, collaborate and coordinate meeting patient's care needs during transition from shift to shift.

Incorporates hospital Medication Safety Initiatives, policy/procedures in the safe administration and monitoring of medications specific to department.

Utilizes STEMI, Stroke, Sepsis, and ACLS protocol in emergency situations.

Facilitate patient's discharge and transfer per facility policy.

Utilizes a collaborative and interdisciplinary process to provide appropriate patient/family education , based on plan of care.

Worked in the ICU for couple of years then transferred to post-surgical unit.

Care for 23-hr post-op and AM admit patients monitoring their vital signs, signs and symptoms of bleeding, pain management and overall recovery from surgery.

Conduct neurovascular, flap checks, manage lumbar drain and monitor output..

Collaborate with physician and PA's and implement orders timely for positive patient outcomes.

Facilitate patient's recovery and provides clear time/action specific discharge instructions in clear understandable terminology.

Served as staff nurse in different ICU unit.

Provided care and support to the intubated/ventilated patient.

Monitor and record arterial, pulmonary artery and central venous pressures.

Maintained patient's hemodynamics by weaning/titrating vasopressors and inotropes as needed.

Coordinated with other health professional outlining and meeting each patients plan of care.

• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Assisted physicians in performing interventional procedures, such as angioplasty, stent placement, and thrombolysis.
• Administered medications to patients pre-procedure and monitored vital signs during procedure.
• Ensured patient safety by monitoring hemodynamics, arrhythmias and oxygen saturation levels throughout the procedure.
• Provided patient education on post-operative care instructions prior to discharge.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including procedural information and nursing assessments.
• Performed sterile technique for catheterization laboratory and maintained a clean work environment.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assisted in transport of critically ill patients from cardiac catheterization lab to ICU or step down unit as needed.
• Calculated medication dosages accurately according to physician orders before administering medications to patients pre-procedure.
• Provided emotional support to patients undergoing stressful medical procedures through effective communication skills.
• Performed equipment troubleshooting and maintenance as needed per department protocol.
• Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

Served as a staff nurse caring for patients after coronary artery bypass, heart and lung transplant, thoracotomy, heart valve repair/replacement.

Skilled in PA catheter/SVO2 monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pump, heart mate left ventricular device, ventilator management, vasopressors/inotropes titration, and temporary pacing.

Assisted with special procedures like cardioversion, arterial, and central line placement.

Implement physician orders timely per hospital policy for positive patient outcomes.

Participated in fast-track goal where hemodynamically stable patients were transferred to the step-down unit 6-8hrs post-surgery.

Served as a preceptor.

Served as a charge and staff nurse caring for medical-surgical patients, hemodialysis, and patients receiving peritoneal dialysis.

Participate and lead interdisciplinary team during rounds.

Served as a preceptor for newly-hired nurses.

Served as staff nurse caring for elderly patients.

Supervised 2-3 RN's and 3-4 nursing assistants.

Managed bed assignment, transfer, admission and discharges.

Collaborate with other health discipline formulating plan of care for each patient.

Served as a staff/Charge RN caring for elderly patients.

Complete assessment and documentation of newly admit patients.

Safe administration of medications and treatments as ordered.

Collaborate and coordinate with other health allies in meeting patient's care needs.

Complete assessment /reassessment in accordance to the unit Standards of Practice.

Identify and intervene appropriately to patients needs.

Notifying physician for any changes and executing orders as they arise.

Maintaining patient's safety by identifying and recognizing any potential threat/danger to patient's health.

Allowing patient and their family to participate in their care while maintaining privacy.