Cindy Barber
Ocala,FL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in interventional cardiology and advanced heart failure nursing. Skilled in patient education, medication management, and meticulous attention to detail, dedicated to improving patient health through effective coordination of care and strong physician relationships.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Cardiology Nurse
HCA Florida Heart and Lung
Ocala, FL
03.2022 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients needing TAVR, MitraClip and Watchman procedures. Ensured that follow up testing and office appointments adhered to Medicare registry guidelines.
- Fostered strong relationships with referring physicians by maintaining open lines of communication regarding patient progress and outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmaceutical and device representatives to obtain samples, education materials and patient assistant resources.
Offsite Advanced Heart Failure RN and Specialty RN
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2000 - 12.2021
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Conducted assessments and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Independently titrated medications based on protocols. Follow up to evaluate effectiveness and follow up interventions.
- Admitted and discharged patients under supervision of primary physician,,
- Provided post procedure care, complication management and discharge follow-up calls.
- Coordination of follow-up appointments, prescriptions, cardiac rehab, home health and other outpatient services.
- Accurately enter new patient assessment and history into EMS and maintain charts for accuracy with emphasis on medication reconciliation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TNAssociate of Science - Nursing (ADN)
University of Arkansas At Fort Smith
Fort Smith, ARSkills
- Clinical decision-making
- Compassionate communication
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Effective in solo and group environments
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Florida) - license #9586561. Expires April 30, 2027.
- BLS Certification. Expires March 2027.
Timeline
Interventional Cardiology Nurse
HCA Florida Heart and Lung
03.2022 - 01.2026
Offsite Advanced Heart Failure RN and Specialty RN
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2000 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)
University of Arkansas At Fort Smith