Barbara Helin
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Accomplished RN with 36 years of experience across diverse hospital and office settings, specializing in quality control and cardiac care at ReactDX. Expertise in clinical judgment and quality improvement has led to enhanced patient outcomes and superior care delivery. Proficient in lab result interpretation, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient-centered care and medical ethics. Career goals include further advancing best practices in clinical environments to drive continuous improvement in healthcare services.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Quality Control
ReactDX (formerly MedicompInc.)
Melbourne, FL
11.2018 - Current
- Evaluated the skills of cardiac care technicians and their interpretation in arrhythmia recognition.
- Evaluated the skills of cardiac care technicians in communicating with physicians and patients.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented patient care through the nursing process when needed.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Identified best practices in ECG interpretation and provided feedback to ensure excellence in patient care.
- Developed education materials to help explain various heart arrhythmias and recognition of arrhythmias
- Adeptly utilized both Microsoft 360 suite and Google Document tools.
Registered Nurse
Healthsouth Seapines Rehabilitation Hospital
Melbourne, FL
10.2007 - 09.2018
- Structured comprehensive individual recovery plans to assist patients suffering from acute and chronic illnesses and long-term disabilities.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds, perform wound care as prescribed by the physician, and monitor healing.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care, and patient/caregiver education.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Palm Bay Community Hospital
Palm Bay, FL
05.2000 - 10.2007
- Identified high risk factors for cardiac events among hospitalized patients through a systematic evaluation of clinical data.
- Provided pre-operative, post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients including CABG, Valvular Repair, Replacement, Pacemaker Implantation, Defibrillator Implantation.
- Interpreted complex EKGs accurately assessing rhythm disturbances or conduction blocks.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized evidence based practice to improve the quality of care provided to patients with cardiovascular disease.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL05-1989
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality analysis
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Lab result interpretation
- IV management
- Professional bedside manner
- Medical assessment
- Basic life support
- Electronic health records management
- Strong medical ethic
- Patient assessment
- Staff supervision
- High level of autonomy
- Cardiac care
- Managing deadlines
Certification
- RN License # 2050562 1989- Present
- CRRN 2015-2021
- ACLS 2000-2024
- BLS certified
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
RN, Quality Control
ReactDX (formerly MedicompInc.)
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Healthsouth Seapines Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2007 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, PACU
Palm Bay Community Hospital
05.2000 - 10.2007
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Brevard Community College
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