Amy Akram
Norman,US
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse with over 25 years of cardiovascular nursing expertise across interventional cardiology, cardiac critical care, and progressive care settings. Demonstrates strong procedural leadership, advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills, and proficiency with cath lab technologies. Proven ability to quickly adapt to high-volume environments, support efficient workflows, ensure patient safety, and mentor nursing staff. Passionate about advancing cardiac care standards and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Parkland Hospital
Dallas, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Circulate during interventional cases while charting in Epic, ensuring accurate, real-time documentation.
- Administer moderate sedation and continuously monitor airway, oxygenation, and hemodynamics.
- Perform ACT testing and manage anticoagulation per protocol during procedures.
- Coordinate patient prep, instruments and supply readiness to support timely case starts.
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, radiology, and pharmacy to optimize procedural workflow.
- Precept and orient temporary staff to unit workflow and Epic documentation.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Norman Regional HealthPlex
Norman, OK
09.2019 - 09.2025
- Provide direct care during 20+ weekly procedures including Angiograms, Angioplasties, Stents, Right Heart Caths, Thrombectomy, Atherectomy, Carotid Diagnostic and Stenting, Peripheral Diagnostic and PTCA, Pacemaker Insertion, Lead Revision, Tilt Table Tests, IABP, Impella, Cardioversions, TEE, TAVRs, and Watchman
- Monitor complex hemodynamics and administer moderate sedation for high-risk patients
- Operate Xper, GE Mac-Lab, Meditech, and Spacelabs systems to support real-time procedural care
- Function as fill in Charge Nurse, managing daily workflow and ensuring sterile compliance
- Collaborate with interventional cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Streamlined patient prep protocols in the Cath Lab, enabling smoother transitions and reducing delays for scheduled procedures.
- Partnered with radiology and pharmacy teams to coordinate supply readiness, ensuring uninterrupted support for acute cardiac interventions.
- Evaluated patient response trends post-procedure to maintain hemostasis and stability and make adjustments in care plans, if necessary, driving steady improvements in recovery outcomes
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff, fostering skill development and confidence in delivering specialized cardiac care.
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Norman Regional HealthPlex
Norman, OK
10.2009 - 09.2019
- Provided critical care to cardiovascular patients, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Monitored complex cardiac rhythms and interpreted ECG data to enable timely interventions, supporting improved patient outcomes in high-acuity settings.
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams during cardiac emergencies, enhancing response times and ensuring comprehensive treatment delivery.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies with strict adherence to protocols, minimizing adverse events and supporting patient safety.
- Educated families on post-discharge care and cardiac risk factors, empowering informed decision-making and reducing readmission rates.
- Guided new staff during onboarding, sharing best practices to strengthen team capability and maintain high standards in patient care.
- Documented patient responses and interventions with precision, ensuring accurate handoffs and continuity of care throughout the treatment process.
Progressive Care Unit Nurse, Charge Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital – Porter Campus
Norman, OK
11.2000 - 10.2009
- Provided step-down care in 32-bed telemetry unit with ICU rotations
- Managed 1:4 patient ratio with advanced cardiac monitoring and interventions
- Served as Charge Nurse, developing staff and supporting unit operations
- Maintained rigorous medication administration protocols to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced progressive care setting.
- Facilitated seamless patient handoffs between ICU and step-down units, supporting continuity of care and reducing clinical errors.
- Partnered closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans, resulting in smoother transitions and improved patient outcomes.
- Assessed complex cardiac cases using telemetry data, enabling timely interventions and reducing complications in high-risk patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2000
Skills
- Angiography
- Angioplasty
- Stent Placement
- IABP
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- GE Mac-Lab
- Spacelabs
- Meditech
- Telemetry Systems
- ECG Interpretation
- Vascular Access
- Conscious Sedation
- Crisis Intervention
- Sterile Technique
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Staff Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
EDUCATION & LICENSURE
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) –Oklahoma City Community College
• Registered Nurse (RN) – Oklahoma State Board of Nursing | Compact License
• Certifications: ACLS | BLS
Websites
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel Registered Nurse
Parkland Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Norman Regional HealthPlex
09.2019 - 09.2025
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Norman Regional HealthPlex
10.2009 - 09.2019
Progressive Care Unit Nurse, Charge Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital – Porter Campus
11.2000 - 10.2009
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Oklahoma City Community College