Experienced FNP-C and CRNFA with advanced cardiothoracic assessment, surgical first assist, and endoscopic vein harvest skills. Strong in medication management, patient education, and complex perioperative care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
FNP-C, CRNFA
JAS Enterprise
Ridgeland, Mississippi
02.2015 - Current
Managed preoperative and postoperative cardiothoracic surgery assessments for inpatient patients
Ordered and interpreted labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies for surgical patients
Prescribed medications and adjusted treatment plans within cardiothoracic service standards
Educated patients and families on recovery, medications, and follow-up care
Assisted surgeons with pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative procedures- CABG, AVR, MVR, Aortic Dissection, Bentall Procedure, Balloon pump, Impella 5.5/ Robotic and Open Thoracic Procedures/ Endovascular and Open Vascular Procedures
Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
Endoscopic and Open Radial Artery Harvest
Registered Nurse
Hospital Based
Jackson, Mississippi
08.1999 - 02.2015
Medical- Surgical Floor Nursing
Operating Room Nursing- Circulator, RNFA, Nurse Scrub in General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Bariatric Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Gynecological Surgery, Urology, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Vascular Surgery