Amber Reyes, RN

Pre/Post Cath Lab Recovery

Angiograms, AO/RO, LAAO, Mitral/Tri Clip, Cardio Mems, Pacemakers, Electrophysiology, and NSTEMI.

• Manage pre operative and postoperative care for cardiac patients in both the Preop and Recovery setting
• Utilize the nursing process and primary nursing principles to ensure safe, effective care for patients.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on assessment. Completes documentation of interventions. Coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with members of the healthcare team, sharing information and observations of patients to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provides supervision of, and direction to, unlicensed support to personnel and nurses new to the unit. Delegates duties appropriately and within legal parameters.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
• Monitored patient vitals, assessing health status and promptly responding to changes in condition.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive care practices.
• Streamlined patient admission processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing waiting times for services.
• Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care and clinical procedures.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Radiology - Nuclear Medicine

Worked with Abilene Cardiologist to perform Cardiac Stress Tests involving Regadenoson and Radioactive Isotopes.

• Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive care measures.
• Perform clinical diagnostic nuclear medicine testing including general studies, cardiac studies, and computer interactions associated with these studies.
• Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assist in training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols for radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine Students
• Accurately record isotope dosage administered while monitoring patient during procedure
• Responsible for promptly reporting any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel when monitoring patient status during procedures.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

• Provided pre/post care for Plastic Surgery, Ortho, Pain Management, and Peds
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications and monitored patient conditions to ensure optimal care delivery.