Betty Persinger
Cynthiana,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
10.2012 - 02.2023
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
UK Healthcare
07.2007 - 09.2012
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency procedures.
- Monitored hemodynamics on patients undergoing cardiac catherization.
- Administered conscious sedation to patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
Heart and Vascular Recovery Registered NurseNurse
Kingsdaughters Medical Center
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Hemodynamic monitoring of post cath and peripheral vascular procedures.
- Monitored vascular access sites for complications including bleeding and hematoma.
- Sheath
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenup County High School
Greenup, KYBachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH06.2005
LPN - Practical Nursing
Ashland Vocational Technical College
Ashland, KY06.1994
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Sheath Removal
- Disease Treatment
- Chest Pain Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
02.2023 - Current
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
10.2012 - 02.2023
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
UK Healthcare
07.2007 - 09.2012
Heart and Vascular Recovery Registered NurseNurse
Kingsdaughters Medical Center
06.2005 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Greenup County High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hocking College
LPN - Practical Nursing
Ashland Vocational Technical College
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