CHASATY RAINER RN, FDIC
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Specializing in cardiac care. Provide critical evaluation of heart failure, CABG, and transplant patients, manage complex medication/treatment regimens. Desire to utilize cardiac expertise as a Cardiac Critical Care nurse. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, clinical research and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Houston Methodist Hospital CVICU
Houston, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Perform and manage CRRT for critically ill patients.Manage Impella devices, insert ultrasound guided IV's, feeding tube insertion and management
- Manage multiple vasoactive IV drugs and experimental drugs as ordered by a physician
RN Case Manager
Medical Research Network
Crownhill, England
07.2022 - Current
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Funeral Director in Charge
Southern Funeral Home
Henderson, Texas
11.1999 - Current
- Supervisor,Embalmer and Director in Charge for entire facility
- Family conferences, planning, grief counseling/teaching
- Manage State required documentation and policy compliance
Travel Registered Nurse ICU
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
Nacogdoches, TX
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel CVICU
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
HOUSTON, TX
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterial lines, vasoactive drug titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Cardiac, Neuro, and Transplant critical care units
- Managed care of Heart Transplants, Double Lung Transplants, LVAD, RVAD, CABG, STEMI ,IABP patients
Registered Nurse, CVICU
UT Health East Texas
Tyler, TX
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Travel CV Recovery Nurse/ ICU Float
Baylor St Luke's
Houston, TX
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Manage LVAD, Impella, CRRT, IABP
- Manage Kindey, Lung, Liver, Heart transplant patients
- Manage Immediate Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery patients
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Manage ART Lines, CV Monitors, PA Catheters, Ventilators
- Draw Labs from venipuncture, ART Lines
- Draw ABG's
RN CASE MANAGER
ANGMAR COMPANIES
Nacogdoches, TX
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
Critical Care Registered Nurse
CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin
Lufkin, Texas
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Insert Ultrasound guided IV lines
- Ventilator patient care and maintenance
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Implementation and titration of critical care drips
- Clinical Informatics and teaching users during system updates and Go-Live launches
- Assisted in writing CCU protocols and procedures
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS ATHENS
ATHENS, TX
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Managed critical patients on vasoactive drips, ventilators, and critical status
- Code team leader
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin2014
Associate of Science - Funeral Service
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Dallas, Texas2000
Skills
- CABG, Impella, IABP, CRRT, LVAD
- Kidney, Lung,Liver, Heart Transplants
- Insertion of Ultrasound Guided IV's
- Code/Rapid Response Team Member
- Clinical Research
Affiliations
- Pharmacy-Nurse Ambassador Program
- Vice President of Student Nurse Association- Angelina College Class of 2014
- Who's Who Among Students of American Colleges and Universities 2012
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2012
- AACN member 2014 - present
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Texas Nurses Association
- National Funeral Director's Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Texas
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- NIHSS Certification
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Houston Methodist Hospital CVICU
07.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Medical Research Network
07.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse ICU
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
02.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, CVICU
UT Health East Texas
01.2020 - 06.2020
Travel CVICU
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 02.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS ATHENS
07.2019 - 08.2019
RN CASE MANAGER
ANGMAR COMPANIES
07.2018 - 06.2019
Travel CV Recovery Nurse/ ICU Float
Baylor St Luke's
10.2017 - 07.2018
Critical Care Registered Nurse
CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin
01.2015 - 10.2017
Funeral Director in Charge
Southern Funeral Home
11.1999 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Angelina College
Associate of Science - Funeral Service
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
- Registered Nurse in Texas
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- NIHSS Certification
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