Cassio DE SOUZA
Lafayette,CO
Summary
Dedicated ICU / Cath Lab Nurse proudly offering more than 9 years' expertise in the MICU / Cardiac ICU / Cath Lab field. A passionate personality coupled with excellent skills helping to promote positive patient outcomes. Considered a valuable member of the healthcare team due to exemplary service. Firmly committed to deliver passionate and outstanding nursing care, and make a positive impact on the patient's health care journey. Self-motivated to continuously learn to provide patients with up to date care and a quality supportive environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Lafayette
06.2023 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, MICU
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
Dallas
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
ICU /Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Hospital Vila Da Serra
Nova Lima
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Cardiac cath lab working with patients undergoing cardiac procedures in catheterization lab
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
ICU Registered Nurse
Hospital Unimed
Belo Horizonte
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
ICU Registered Nurse
Hospital Semper
Belo Horizonte
05.2015 - 09.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Medical /Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Hospital Biocor
Nova Lima
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pontificia Universidade Catolica De Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte / Minas Gerais / Brazil07.2014
Skills
- Motivated Attitude
- Multitasking Skills
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trauma and ICU skills
- Radiation Safety
- Procedure Support
- IV Administration
- Sheath Removal
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Coronary Angiography support
- Knowledgeable in electronic medical record charting ( EPIC )
Certification
- Colorado RN license 2023 to present
- Texas RN license 2023 to present
- Montana RN license 2023 to present
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS ) 2023 to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2023 to present
Timeline
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
06.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, MICU
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
ICU /Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Hospital Vila Da Serra
05.2021 - 09.2022
ICU Registered Nurse
Hospital Unimed
03.2021 - 06.2021
ICU Registered Nurse
Hospital Semper
05.2015 - 09.2020
Medical /Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Hospital Biocor
08.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pontificia Universidade Catolica De Minas Gerais
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