Brenda Lawton
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Cath Lab Nurse in Charge
Acension Health System
03.1978 - 04.2012
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Installed bare metal, drug-eluting and bioabsorbable stents throughout vascular system.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delta College
Bay City, MISkills
- Procedure Support
- Patient Care
- Physician Assistance
- Care Plan Implementation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Electronic Charting
- Supply Maintenance
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Trauma Recovery
- Vitals Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Documentation
- Infection Control
- Case Management
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Equipment Sterilization
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Examination
- Patient Consultation
- Needs Assessment
- Nursing Consultation
- Surgical Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Treatment Preparation
- First Aid
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Treatment Plan Modification
- ICD-9 Forms
- Unit Administration
- Test Interpretations
- Intake and Discharge
- Delegation and Motivation
- Home Care
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Decision-Making
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Acute Care Expertise
- Routine Examinations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Procedure Assistance
- Diabetes Management
- Microsoft Office
- Using a Spectrometer
- Collecting Vitals
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- ICD-10
- Unit Oversight
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Oversight
- Community Program Referrals
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Preventive Health
- Family Planning Services Education
- Accurate Documentation
- Training Staff
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Cardiac Monitors
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Cath Lab Nurse in Charge
Acension Health System
03.1978 - 04.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delta College
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