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Alberta J Horseherder

Kykotsmovi Village,AZ

Summary

Twenty five years in the healthcare field. Eighteen years as a Registered Nurse. Skilled in taking care of Adult Cardiac patients with Acute or Chronic health conditions. I am Dependable, Effective, Adaptive, Flexible, and enjoys collaborating with my Colleagues and peers. I Enjoys learning and educating my patients about disease and conditions. I also speak my native language, Navajo. Looking to opportunities to continue my adventure in helping and healing people.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Scottsdale Shea Hospital
Scottdale, AZ
11.2021 - Current

Supervisor - Nick Sandoval

9003 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Phone: 480-510-0090

Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of distress or grief. Responded promptly to patient call lights or requests for assistance. Participated in interdisciplinary rounds providing input regarding changes in plan of care. Conducted pre-admission assessments for new admissions into the unit. Worked collaboratively with all departments to facilitate safe transitions throughout the continuum of care. Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department. Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on their unique needs.

Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry Progressive Care

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
08.2017 - 12.2022

Currently employed as a PCU nurse on Cardiac PCU unit. My patients consist of Cardiovascular and thoracic Surgery patients, Acute or Chronic Cardiac conditions, Initiate, monitor and evaluate medication drips, monitor and treat any dysrhythmia, formulate a plan of care, discharge planning, and collaborate with physician and colleagues. Certified Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), Heart transplant, and Artificial Heart. Precepted New Nurses to the unit.

Registered Nurse Travel Nurse

Axion Staffing Services
Phoenix, AZ
05.2017 - 07.2017
St. Joseph Carondelet Tucson, AzWas assigned to work on PCU.  Patient population consisted of Stepdown Medsurg patients from ICU and upgrades from Telemetry unit.  Had 4 patients I managed.  Was also able to floated to units in need.  Finished my assignment on July 30, 2017. 

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
11.2016 - 04.2017

Since Yuma is one of the cities Snowbirds populate during the winter months, I got an opportunity to work as a Seasonal Nurse On their Cardiac Unit.  Had six patients on night shift.  Cared for Acute and Chronic Cardiac conditions in Adult and Geriatric population.  Also cared for Pre/ Post Cardiac surgery patients.  Initiated and evaluated cardiac medication drips.

Registered Nurse - Contract

Supplemental Health Care
Phoenix, Az
01.2012 - 03.2015

Staffing Manager - Isaac King

4720 E. Cotton Gin Loop Suite 140

Phoenix, AZ 85040

Phone: 877-279-0891

Fax: 602-438-0350


Travel as a Cardiac nurse.  My contracts ranged from few weeks to months.  Most contracts were extended a few times.  I have completed all my assignments.  I have learn to be flexible, learn fast, and collaborate with my colleagues and doctors.  Enjoy meeting new people.  

 Paradise Valley Hospital11/2014 to 03/2015​Fort Defiance Indian Medical CenterAdult/ pediatric care unit - MS 11/13 to 09/14  Arizona Heart Hospital PCU/ Telemetry 03/2013 to 11/2013 John C Lincoln North MountainTelemetry03/2012 to 02/2013

Cardiovascular Surgery Registered Nurse

Banner Good Samaritan Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
04.2006 - 07.2012

Supervisor - Nelcita Horlacher

1111 E. McDowell Road unit 1C/D

Phoenix, AZ 85006

602-839-4187

For six years, provided care for Adult and Geriatric population with Acute and Chronic Cardiovascular disease.  Prep patients for Open Cardiovascular and lung surgery, closely monitored acute and chronic arrhythmias, MI screening, monitored and educated pt on Heart Failure, LVAD certified nurse, Anticoagulation therapy, Monitor Chest tubes, External Pacemakers, Pacerwires, and closely monitor the effects of cardiac medications.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Glendale Community College
2006

BSN -

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Understanding Health and wellness expertise
  • Skilled in conducting physical examinations in Cardiac patients
  • Stroke screening/ treatment
  • MI screening/ treatment
  • CHF screening/ treatment
  • Pre/ Post CTS care
  • Pre/ Post Angiogram care
  • Pre/ Post Vascular Care
  • Pre/ Post Pacemaker care
  • Evaluate and care for Dysrhythmias
  • Evaluate and monitor EKG
  • Evaluate and monitor Chest tube
  • Evaluate and monitor Pacemaker wires
  • Evaluate and monitor external pacemaker
  • Initiate and monitor critical infusion
  • Initiate and monitor Blood transfusion
  • Insertion, Evaluate and monitor NG/ feeding tubes
  • Wound/ Ostomy care
  • Initiate and monitor wound vac
  • Anticoagulation Therapy
  • Monitor Central, PICC, or Port lines
  • Evaluate and work with LVAD

Certification



Registered Nurse License number RN140715

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification

Timeline

Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Scottsdale Shea Hospital
11.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry Progressive Care

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
08.2017 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse Travel Nurse

Axion Staffing Services
05.2017 - 07.2017

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Yuma Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2017

Registered Nurse - Contract

Supplemental Health Care
01.2012 - 03.2015

Cardiovascular Surgery Registered Nurse

Banner Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2006 - 07.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Glendale Community College

BSN -

Arizona State University
Alberta J Horseherder