Andrea Leighton
Windsor,ON
Summary
With 16 years at Henry Ford Hospital, I am a seasoned Registered Nurse specializing in cardiology and electrophysiology. My expertise includes working in the electrophysiology pre/intra/and post-procedural setting including reading electrocardiograms, working directly with patients requiring pacemakers, defibrillators, and radiofrequency ablations, medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and a compassionate bedside manner, underpinned by an Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
OBJECTIVE
To join a world class cardiovascular organization where I can utilize and expand my knowledge in the cardiac setting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
12.2008 - Current
- Cardiac experience of 16 years, specializing in electrophysiology; including pre-procedural, intra-procedural and post-procedural cardiac care.
- Experience reading electrocardiograms and electrograms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical cardiac procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Detroit, MI07-2008
Diploma - Practical Nursing
St Clair College
Windsor, ON04-2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
12.2008 - Current
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
St Clair College
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