
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 03/2015Fort 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
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.
Registered Nurse License number RN140715
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification