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Cheryl James

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Experienced CVOR nurse with a long background in staff and travel roles across cardiothoracic, vascular, endovascular, and structural heart cases. Skilled in pre-op assessment, intraoperative documentation, and supporting anesthesia, perfusion, and surgical teams. Brings clear communication, clinical precision, and a strong focus on safe, efficient surgical care.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

CVOR Registered Travel Nurse/Epic

Advent Health Littleton
Littleton, Colorado
11.2025 - 08.2026

CVOR Registered Travel Nurse/TRS & Epic

Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding, California
11.2024 - 09.2025

CVOR Registered Staff Nurse

HonorHealth
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.2021 - 10.2024

CVOR Registered Staff Nurse

HonorHealth Medical Center
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.2021 - 10.2024

CVOR Registered Staff Nurse

HonorHealth Medical Center
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.2021 - 09.2024

CVOR Registered Travel Nurse/AMN

Advent Health Littleton
Littleton, Colorado
01.2024 - 08.2024

CVOR Registered Travel Nurse/AYA

Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff, Arizona
10.2023 - 12.2023

CVOR Registered Travel Nurse/Greenstaff Medical

Lutheran Heart Hospital
Fort Wayne, Indiana
06.2023 - 09.2023

CVOR Registered Staff Nurse

HonorHealth/Arizona Heart/Banner Heart
Phoenix, Arizona
05.1986 - 06.2023

Education

Certificate - CNOR Certification

CCI
N/A
12-2030

Certificate - ACLS

American Heart Association
N/A
04-2027

Certificate - BLS

American Heart Association
N/A
04-2027

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ
05-1986

Skills

  • Circulate all cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, vascular, endovascular, structural heart, Impella, Ecmo, plastics, and interventional nephrology procedures
  • Complete preop assessment to include, but not limited to, current H & P, lab results, diagnostic test results and continue to assess for status change or abnormalities
  • Documentation of intraoperative care utilizing Epic, Cerner, or Meditech EMR
  • Support anesthesia, perfusion, and the surgical technician for all needs to optimize procedure flow
  • Communicate effectively in the best interest of the patient to all team members
  • Develop and maintain sound relationships with patients, physicians and coworkers with emphasis on teamwork

Timeline

CVOR Registered Travel Nurse/Epic

Advent Health Littleton
11.2025 - 08.2026

CVOR Registered Travel Nurse/TRS & Epic

Shasta Regional Medical Center
11.2024 - 09.2025

CVOR Registered Travel Nurse/AMN

Advent Health Littleton
01.2024 - 08.2024

CVOR Registered Travel Nurse/AYA

Flagstaff Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2023

CVOR Registered Travel Nurse/Greenstaff Medical

Lutheran Heart Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023

CVOR Registered Staff Nurse

HonorHealth
10.2021 - 10.2024

CVOR Registered Staff Nurse

HonorHealth Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2024

CVOR Registered Staff Nurse

HonorHealth Medical Center
10.2021 - 09.2024

CVOR Registered Staff Nurse

HonorHealth/Arizona Heart/Banner Heart
05.1986 - 06.2023

Certificate - CNOR Certification

CCI

Certificate - ACLS

American Heart Association

Certificate - BLS

American Heart Association

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College
Cheryl James