Annette Caito Ratz
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
- Dynamic and dedicated Per Diem Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. Expert in advanced cardiac care and medication administration, I excel in patient assessments and legal medical consulting. Committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Twenty one plus years nursing experience in Endoscopy Admission & Recovery, progressive care, cardiology, Heart Cath & IR Observation/Recovery
- Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction along with a strong rewarding rapport with peers
- Five time Daisy Award Recipient
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
Carmel , IN
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Interpret Telemetry, IV Starts, Post sedation monitoring
Per Diem Staff Nurse
Indiana University North Hospital (formerly Clarian North)
Carmel, IN
12.2010 - Current
- Responsible for Cardiac and Interventional Radiology Procedural pre-operative/post-operative care.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Riley Bennett Egloff LLP
Indianapolis, IN
09.2015 - 02.2021
- Collected medical records and evidence to organize case information for lawyers.
- Provided legal team and clients with information and definitions for medical terminology.
- Conducted medical research to facilitate ongoing cases and legal investigations into personal injury and workman's compensation.
- Review and analyze medical records to determine focus of allegations and determine if Standard of Care was met
- Identify practitioners with select expertise to hire for expert review
School Nurse
Clarian North/School Nurse at Zionsville School
Zionsville, IN
08.2007 - 06.2007
- Administered meds; basic first aid; diabetic teaching/care; administered flu vaccinations to staff
Night Staff Nurse
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Provided nursing care to cardiac patients (CHF, MI, Pacemakers)
PRN Float Pool Nurse
Community Hospital South
Indianapolis, IN
12.2000 - 03.2001
- Floated to PCU and other hospitals occasionally as needed.
Night Staff Nurse/Progressive Care with Intensive Care Floating
Community South Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
10.1997 - 10.1997
- Progressive Care; Cardiac Telemetry
Staff Nurse/Clinical Leader--Cardiac/Telemetry Unit
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
10.1992 - 01.1996
- Night Clinical Leader; Code Team Member
- Responsibilities included charge position (resource, staffing, scheduling, orientating new nurses)
- EKG monitoring
- Grand Rounds Participant 1993
Student Extern Trauma/Surgical ICU
Wishard Memorial Hospital (currently known at Eskenazi)
Indianapolis, IN
12.1991 - 05.1992
- Assisted Registered Nurses in all basic care of patients (vented, line care)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
1992
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
1992
Conscious Sedation Administration
2015
Former ACLS Certification
2015
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Skilled cardiac care nurse
- Vascular care understanding
- Medication administration knowledge
- Pre and post Cardiac Cath Care procedures familiarity
- Interventional Radiology procedures familiarity
- IV drug therapy management
- Medical clinical procedures comprehension
- Flow sheet charting/Cerner Computerized charting specialist
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Telemetry/12 Lead EKG understanding
- Conscious Sedation certified
- Skilled in conducting physical assessments at admission
- Committed to adult cardiac nursing (including CHF, MI, Pulmonary HTN)
- Diagnostic tools experience (IV Therapy pumps, critical care vital signs devices, code cart, defibrillator)
- Cardioversion/TEE procedures familiarity
- Pacemaker/AICD procedures familiarity
- Portacath procedures familiarity
- Gastric/Jejunum Tube procedures familiarity
- Kyphoplasty procedures familiarity
- Dialysis permacath procedures familiarity
- Collected medical records and evidence to organize case information for lawyers
- Provided legal team and clients with information and definitions for medical terminology
- Conducted medical research to facilitate ongoing cases and legal investigations into personal injury and workman's compensation
- Review and analyze medical records to determine focus of allegations and determine if Standard of Care was met
- Identify practitioners with select expertise to hire for expert review
- Admission/Recovery of Endoscopy patients
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana, License number 28116690, current
Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts, License number 200663, 1992-1996
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Prior
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Prior
Awards
Daisy Award Nominee four times; Recognized by hospital administration based on patient feedback
Timeline
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Legal Nurse Consultant
Riley Bennett Egloff LLP
09.2015 - 02.2021
Per Diem Staff Nurse
Indiana University North Hospital (formerly Clarian North)
12.2010 - Current
School Nurse
Clarian North/School Nurse at Zionsville School
08.2007 - 06.2007
Night Staff Nurse
St. Vincent Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2004
PRN Float Pool Nurse
Community Hospital South
12.2000 - 03.2001
Night Staff Nurse/Progressive Care with Intensive Care Floating
Community South Hospital
10.1997 - 10.1997
Staff Nurse/Clinical Leader--Cardiac/Telemetry Unit
Mount Auburn Hospital
10.1992 - 01.1996
Student Extern Trauma/Surgical ICU
Wishard Memorial Hospital (currently known at Eskenazi)
12.1991 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
Conscious Sedation Administration
Former ACLS Certification
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