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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, KY

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
12.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
06.2005

LPN - Practical Nursing

Ashland Vocational Technical College
Ashland, KY
06.1994

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
Betty Persinger