Caitlin Chandler

• Assessed and monitored patient's cardiac status, vital signs, and laboratory values.
• Interpreted lab results, EKGs and other diagnostic test results in order to develop a plan of care for the patient.
• Provided direct care to patients with various cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and peripheral artery disease.
• Provided direct care to patients recovering from vascular surgery and heart bypass surgery.
• Attended continuing education programs related to cardiac nursing practice in order to stay abreast of new developments.
• Managed devices such as Impella, CRRT, IABP, and ECMO.
• Assisted physicians in bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion, central line insertion, and chest tube insertion.

Provided hands on assistance with checking vital signs, medication administration, head-to-toe assessments, charting documentation, and assisting clients with ADLs.

Worked one-on-one with a preceptor and was able to improve critical-thinking skills, develop multi-tasking skills, use therapeutic communication techniques, and provide thorough assessments on clients.

Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities, offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support, and communicated well with educators from various grade levels.