CHRISTA FINFER
McDonald,PA
Summary
Professional nurse with strong background in emergency medicine and cardiac catheterization procedures. Skilled in patient care, and known for collaborating with physicians and families to improve patient stratification. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs to ensure optimal outcomes. Known for reliability, clinical expertise, and effective communication under pressure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-procedure care and lifestyle modifications for improved heart health.
- Mentored new nursing staff on protocols, best practices, and equipment use within the Cath Lab environment.
- Enhanced workflow efficiencies by streamlining pre-procedure assessments and documentation processes.
Registered Nurse
University of Penn Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Help conduct and interpret laboratory test results, and interpret results of cardiac tests like exercise stress tests, stress echocardiograms, and CT Coronary cardiograms to help diagnose specific disease processes
- Educate and inform patients of the best disease prevention and control methods
- Coordinate efforts from the appropriate healthcare and community services to provide ongoing treatment for patients
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Doylestown Hospital
DOYLESTOWN, PA
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Demonstrates proficiency for all cardiac catheterization procedures while functioning as a primary circulating registered nurse
- Proficient knowledge on hemodynamics’ and hemodynamic interruption
- Significant knowledge of different cardiac cath lab procedures (i.e
- Diagnostic cath’s, interventional cath’s, TVAR’s, PFO closures, and electrophysiology cases
- Remarkable ability to function under stress, and emergent situations
- Takes reasonability as “team lead” and handles charge duties
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jefferson Northeast
PHILADELPHIA, PA
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Provided professional nursing care for assigned patients in the Emergency Department
- Triaged each patient and determined the acuity of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs
- Independently maintains safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA12-2020
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC MERCY HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
PITTSBURGH, PA07-2015
Skills
- Highly skilled in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, coordinating, and managing patient care in keeping up to date with facility and hospital standards
- Over ten years of experience in collaborating with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals to achieve high quality care
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Adaptable to change
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Procedural sedation
- Effective communication
Additional Information
- CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES , BLS - Basic Life Support Expiration: March, 2023 ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Expiration: April, 2023 PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Expiration: April, 2020 ASLS – Advanced Stroke Life Support RN - Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania License Number: RN675793
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Doylestown Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
University of Penn Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jefferson Northeast
04.2016 - 03.2020
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC MERCY HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY