
Registered Nurse with experience in high acuity settings of the cardiac cath lab and progressive care unit with a strong foundation in clinical documentation and multidisciplinary patient care coordination. Skilled in analyzing patient data in a fast paced setting. Recognized through nomination of Outstanding Nurse of the Year for commitment to clinical excellence.
• Assist with procedures, such as Heart Catheterization, Pacemaker/Defibrillator insertions, Peripheral Vascular Angioplasty, Fistulograms.
• Closely monitored vital signs and patient assessment during procedures, and responded appropriately, i.e. administering critical care medications.
• Work directly with physicians on patients' plan of care
• Collect data from patient's charts from all Percutaneous Coronary Interventions for the National Cardiovascular Data Registry to improve quality and outcomes of cardiovascular care, and work directly with physicians on improved documentation opportunities.
• Perform appropriate history and information gathering for a variety of gynecologic and obstetric conditions.
• Maintain and update patient records.
• Assist with procedures, such as Colposcopies, Endocervical Curettage, Endometrial Biopsies, LEEPs, and in-office hysteroscopies.
• Schedule medical inductions of labor and cesarean sections.
• Accurately document in patients' records
• Provided quality care to patients and close monitoring of vital signs and evaluating of medical conditions such as sepsis, COPD, hypertension, and CHF.
• Effectively communicated with providers regarding patients ' plan of care.
• Proper use of airway management systems: CPAP / BiPAP, Ventilators, and High- Flow oxygen.
• Titration of drips to achieve ordered parameters: Cardene, Precedex, Nitroglycerin.
Reviewing charts and identify missing information
Ability to analyze clinical presentation and labs to identify opportunities for complete documentation
Knowledge of multidisciplinary care coordination
Proficient in Epic EHR for charting, and reviewing clinical documentation and provider notes