Alyssa Hager
Franklin ,TN
Summary
Cardiac registered nurse excelling in cardiac care and post surgical platforms. Responsible for providing individualized post op care of heart transplant, VAD and vascular patients. Successful in quickly building rapport with clinicians, patients and families. Remains calm under pressure and skillfully handles complex patients and high-stress situations. Passionate about delivering caring and skilled support to every patient.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Managed complex arrhythmias by administering medications and interpreting EKG results accurately
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications for better health, including nutrition, exercise, stress and medication compliance
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through clear communication and empathetic listening
- Monitored and maintained devices such as temporary pacing wires, pacemakers, defibrillators, and VADs
- Performed wound care on complex vascular patients and provided education for post discharge care
- Educated patients and caregivers on VAD equipment to allow for safe discharge
- Monitored postoperative patients closely to assess for changes in condition
- Initiated IV therapy and administered antibiotics, cardiac drips and blood transfusions
EKG Monitor Technician
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for providing constant surveillance identification of cardiac rhythms for patients on remote monitoring
- Performed electrode site care
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness
- Responsible for collection, cleaning and storage of equipment
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2023
Skills
- Vascular wound assessment and care
- Ventricular assistive device (VAD) patient education and dressing changes
- Tracheostomy care
- Manual exchanges of peritoneal dialysis
- Arrythmia monitoring
- Pain management with PCA's, nerve blocks and ketamine drips
- Prioritization of patient care
- Epicardial pacing wire site care and management
Certification
- AHA BLS
- AHA ACLS
Timeline
Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
EKG Monitor Technician
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
01.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis