Ann Townsend-Solis
Ringwood,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Device Clinic Nurse with extensive experience at NJAA, excelling in pacemaker programming and remote monitoring. Proven ability to educate patients and families while demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment. Skilled in EPIC charting and team coordination, consistently enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and training initiatives.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Device Clinic Nurse
NJAA
West Orange, New Jersey
11.2025 - Current
- Proficient in interrogating and programming Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott, and Biotronik
- Managed pacemakers, ICDs, loop recorders, and SICDs for enhanced patient heart health.
- Proficient in the use of the MURJ documentation system.
- Reviewed remote transmissions and documented findings in MURJ system to ensure accurate patient records.
- Served as EPIC Super User and trained staff to improve system usage and patient care.
Cardiac Cathlab/EP Lab Nurse
Chilton Memorial Hospital
Pompton Plains, New Jersey
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Educated patients and families on treatment instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills.
- Trained nurses on patient care and daily tasks, fostering skill development and enhancing team competency.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
- Updated patient charts with current information during each shift throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
Clinical Research Nurse
Hackensack Mountainside
Montclair, New Jersey
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Coordinated clinical trial visits for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside patients
- Obtained informed consent and explained study procedures to participants
- Screened candidates against protocol criteria and eligibility requirements
- Monitored adverse events, documenting findings for timely reporting to investigators
- Documented adverse events and reported them in a timely manner.
- Monitored project progress regularly adverse events and reported findings to investigators
- Worked with team members on project tasks with physicians, sponsors, and study coordinators on protocol compliance
- Maintained comprehensive records of study-related activities, including participant enrollment, completed visits, and follow-up procedures
- Arranged research materials systematically and maintained research databases using software programs such as REDCap or EPIC EMR.
- Organized and maintained research databases using software programs such as REDCap or EPIC EMR.
- Provided education to patients, families and healthcare providers about clinical trial protocols and informed consent process.
- Participated in training sessions related to Good Clinical Practices or International Conference on Harmonisation guidelines.
- Conducted literature reviews related to specific research topics.
- Assisted with the preparation of regulatory documents for submission to appropriate agencies such as IRB and IEC or FDA.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful completion of projects within timeline constraints.
- Identified potential areas of improvement within current processes based on feedback from stakeholders.
- Prepared for upcoming studies by collaborating with program leaders to determine facility and staff needs.
- Monitored laboratory results for trends that could indicate potential problems with study medications or treatments.
- Ensured compliance with ethical standards while conducting research activities.
CARDIAC CATH LAB CLINICAL COORDINATOR
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Nyack, NY
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed patient flow, directing nurses and doctors to ensure timely completion of medical assignments.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Admitted patients to services and completed thorough clinical documentation.
- Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
- Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
- Coordinated with the nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues.
- Devised training programs to close gaps in nurse and staffs competencies.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Participated in research and evidence-based clinical audits to refine research-based approaches.
CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE COORDINATOR
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, NJ
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Obtain informed consent from research subjects and guardians to explain possible side-effects and potential outcomes of Structural Heart research.
- Coordinated protocols by organizing and prioritizing all activities associated with Structural Heart studies, including Tendyne, Anchora and Bioventrix.
- Conducted informed consent presentations, ensuring understanding and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Ensured compliance with patient care protocols and clinical trial operations, safeguarding participant safety and data integrity.
- Work with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the GCP compliance, financial and other related aspects of the research study.
- Acted as liaison between physicians, patients, staff, and sponsors, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
- Manage multiple projects at different stages of clinical research process. (Phase 1-Phase 4)
- Establish and organize study files, including but not limited regulatory binders, study binders, study specific source documentation and other materials.
- Commented [AT1]: Experienced Device Clinic Nurse
CRITICAL CARE NURSE EDUCATOR
Good Samaritan Hospital/Westchester Medical Center
Suffern, NY
09.2014 - 09.2019
- Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above 92%.
- Provided continuing education programs and Cardiac Interventional/ Cardiac Surgery workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with Cath Lab and Cardiac Surgery procedures such as CABG, MVR, AVR, Ross procedures, PTCA, Rotoblation, TAVR, Mitral Clip, IABP, IMPELLA, PPM's, ICD's, TEEs, Hemodynamic monitoring systems, administration of critical care drugs, EP studies, Cardiac Ablations, ECMO, BIVEs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Instructed staff to deliver quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Provided training and supervision to 20 member Cardiac Surgery staff in CVICU/CVOR units.
- Provided training and supervision to 35-member staff in Cardiac Cath Lab/EP Lab unit.
CARDIAC CATH LAB REGISTERED NURSE
The Valley Hospital
Ridgewood, NJ
07.2001 - 09.2014
- Duties: Assisted in procedures including PTCA, Rotoblation, IABP, Impella, Hemodynamic monitoring systems, cardioversions, TEEs, ICE, TA VR, EP studies, Cardiac Ablations, BIVE ICD's, PPM's, Laser lead extractions, N-Contact convergent ablation procedure, appendage ligations, Atrial rotor mapping with Topera basket catheter, proficient in use of electrophysiology mapping systems such as Biosense Webster 3D heart mapping, Rhythmia HDx mapping system, BARD mapping system, Stereotaxis Robotic Ablation system.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
CARDIAC CATH LAB REGISTERED NURSE
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
New York, NY
11.1992 - 07.2001
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Performed duties of Cardiac Cath Lab RN
- Performed duties of Electrophysiology RN
- Performed duties of CVICU RN
Education
None - Pacemaker Technology
Arrhythmia Technologies Institute
Greenville, SC02-2026
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Pacemaker programming
- Device interrogation
- EPIC charting
- Remote monitoring
- Patient education
- Clinical research
- Protocol compliance
- Data documentation
- Team coordination
- Compassionate communication
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient charting
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Cardiac monitoring systems
- Medication and IV administration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Device Clinic Nurse
NJAA
11.2025 - Current
Cardiac Cathlab/EP Lab Nurse
Chilton Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 12.2025
Clinical Research Nurse
Hackensack Mountainside
03.2024 - 11.2025
CARDIAC CATH LAB CLINICAL COORDINATOR
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2024
CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE COORDINATOR
Hackensack Meridian Health
09.2019 - 03.2021
CRITICAL CARE NURSE EDUCATOR
Good Samaritan Hospital/Westchester Medical Center
09.2014 - 09.2019
CARDIAC CATH LAB REGISTERED NURSE
The Valley Hospital
07.2001 - 09.2014
CARDIAC CATH LAB REGISTERED NURSE
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
11.1992 - 07.2001
None - Pacemaker Technology
Arrhythmia Technologies Institute
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Teachers College of Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John's University