Amy Breault
New Smyrna Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Ambulatory Care Cardiac Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education. Skilled in clinical documentation and fostering a supportive environment for optimal patient recovery and wellbeing.
Experienced with patient care, especially those with cardiac conditions, ensuring comprehensive support. Utilizes critical thinking and advanced nursing skills to enhance patient outcomes. Knowledge of patient education and team collaboration, making it possible to provide high-quality cardiac care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Care Cardiac Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Instutute
08.2011 - Current
- Assist in treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Deliver high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
- Educate patients on lifestyle modifications and medication management to promote long-term heart health.
- Foster a supportive and educational environment for patients and their families, helping them navigate the complexities of cardiac care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans, optimizing patient recovery and wellbeing.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to a diverse population of cardiac patients.
- Record details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated via Epic Electronic Medical Record Platform.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms through fielding a very busy high volume of tasks, and patient triage calls that come in through the nursing inbox of messages daily, including knowledge on utilizing MyChart patient messaging.
- Collaborate with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale through participation as a senator for the Nurse Practice Council.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Contribute to high-quality, cost-effective outpatient healthcare as key member of the cardiac nursing team caring for up to 18-21 patients daily in office with the Doctor.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
HCA Lake Monroe
06.2007 - 01.2011
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, effectively teaching critical thinking skills and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
- Managed complex caseloads and coordinated complete care for up to 5-6 patients daily with multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for their needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by promptly identifying changes in condition, initiating appropriate interventions, and communicating effectively with physicians.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Worked on a 48-bed unit taking care of cardiac patients with multiple ailments such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and chest pain.
- Cared for post-surgical patients that have had pacemakers inserted, open heart surgery, and cardiac catheterizations with intervention.
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and physicians.
- Experience with Meditech electronic medical recording.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through timely responses to call lights, addressing concerns proactively, and maintaining a compassionate bedside manner.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse Telemetry Progressive Care Unit
Advent Health Fish Memorial
06.2003 - 06.2007
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients’ acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Worked on a 26-bed unit.
- Substantial experience with cardiac patients.
- Experience with Cerner PowerChart electronic medical recording.
Patient Care Technician SPCU
Advent Health
10.2001 - 05.2003
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Experience floating to other units in the hospital, Med/Surg, ER, Mother/Baby, and ICU.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2003
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical documentation/EMR Epic charting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Microsoft office
- Geriatric care
Certification
CV-BC, Cardiac-Vascular Board Certification in Nursing 5/2025
Basic Life Support Through 7/26/2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Through 7/26/2025
Timeline
Ambulatory Care Cardiac Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Instutute
08.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
HCA Lake Monroe
06.2007 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse Telemetry Progressive Care Unit
Advent Health Fish Memorial
06.2003 - 06.2007
Patient Care Technician SPCU
Advent Health
10.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
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