Dedicated and compassionate RN with over 3 years of outpatient telephone triage in the cardiology/electrophysiology field. Currently enrolled in a dual Master's degree program for nursing leadership and business administration. Seeking opportunities that allow for growth in either of these fields.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinician
Lee Health System
12.2023 - Current
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient treatment plans, improving overall health outcomes.
Perform cardiac stress testing in an outpatient setting
Provide Coumadin/Warfarin dosing and adjustment
Work within a pool of nurses who triage phone calls, send out prescriptions, call result notes, and answer patient messages
12-lead EKG checks and interpretation
One-on-one care for patients who need to come in for RN visits (i.e., for wound care, EKG's, blood pressure checks)
Registered Nurse Clinician - Electrophysiology
Northwestern Medicine - Lake Forest Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Performed triage on incoming patient calls and determined severity of cardiac illnesses.
Scheduled and educated patients/family members on cardiac/electrophysiological procedures (i.e., ICDs, pacemakers, CRTs, loop recorders, cardioversions, ablations)
Called patients with cardiac testing/lab results (TTE, TEE, holter monitors, stress tests, EKG) and sent in prescription refills
Worked with mostly anti-arrhythmic and beta blocker medications and educated patients on medication side-effects
Frequently interpreted holter monitors and EKGs and provided patient enducation
Server
Remington's - Chicago
06.2021 - 02.2023
Provided four-star upscale dining services at a restaurant located on Michigan Avenue
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Practice Nurse Clinician, Electrophysiology
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
12.2019 - 05.2021
Triaged patient phone calls and answered various symptom calls related to rhythm disorders; delegated calls to the appropriate providers .
Scheduled and educated patients on all cardiac ablation and device implant/explant procedures for Electrophysiologists.
Performed various wound checks following device implant/explant procedures.
Monitored an in basket and sent in prescriptions, called lab and testing results and responded to patient messages daily.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
10.2018 - 12.2019
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action for up to 5 patients.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2027
MBA -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2027
Bachelor of Science - Accelerated Online Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Physician's Assistant & Psychology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
12.2015
Skills
Charting and clinical documentation (EPIC)
Knowledge of and experience with pacemakers, ICD's, cardiac event monitors, and life vests
Outpatient telephone triaging
Procedure preparation and scheduling
Outpatient stress testing
Coumadin/Warfarin dosing
Certification
Registered Nurse - State of Missouri (compact state license); License #: 2018039403; Exp: 4/30/2025
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association; Exp: 01/2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association; Exp: 01/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinician
Lee Health System
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinician - Electrophysiology
Northwestern Medicine - Lake Forest Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Server
Remington's - Chicago
06.2021 - 02.2023
Practice Nurse Clinician, Electrophysiology
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
12.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
10.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Grand Canyon University
MBA -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Accelerated Online Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Physician's Assistant & Psychology
Customer Service Representative /Outbound Call Center Agent at Lee Health SystemCustomer Service Representative /Outbound Call Center Agent at Lee Health System