Colleen Henry
Glendora,NJ
Summary
To secure a position in nursing where my education, training and proven ability can be fully applied.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Electrophysiology Triage Nurse
Virtua Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Field incoming calls and perform detailed assessment by phone to patients under electrophysiology practice.
- Provide guidance and instructions using applied nursing judgment in an effort to render the best nursing care.
- Advocate for all patients by utilizing the culture of WE to embrace the challenges in healthcare in an effort to provide good customer service to all people cared for by Virtua.
- Ability to handle multiple urgent/emergent patient care questions and direct patients to proper treatment utilizing my years of training in order to provide the best patient outcome.
- Collaborate with EP attending physicians, general cardiologist, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and office management team to help coordinate patient care.
- Work extensively with Virtua Lourdes OR team to assist with preparing patients for EP surgery/procedures.
- Ability to work independently and disciplined enough to manage time and resources effectively.
- Heart Rhythm Specialist
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, USA
01.2022 - 2023
- Perform all aspects of emergency nursing duties on a per diem basis while working full-time in Cardiology Recovery.
- Comply with all advance training as outlined by the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
- Philadelphia, PA
Registered Nurse, Founders 8 - Cardiology Recovery Unit
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, USA
01.2009 - 01.2024
- Prepare and recover patients for cardiac catheterizations, Mitral Valve Clips, TAVAR, TEEs, cardioversions and cardiac ablations including AFib, VT, pacemakers/ICDs and EP studies.
- Recover patients post general anesthesia and conscious sedation including airway management and cardiac arrhythmias.
- Remove femoral arterial and venous access lines and monitor patients for bleeding and arrhythmias.
- Assess patients for any vascular change and consult physician/APP with any changes.
- Experience with LVAD, Milrinone titration, SWAN-Ganz Catherter, CO/CI measurements for heart failure patients.
- Expert at pre/post intervention cardiology teaching to both patients and families.
- Partner with solid organ transplant teams to care for pre/post heart, lung, kidney and liver transplant patients.
- Performed extensive patient education regarding pre/post cardiac procedure.
- Served as preceptor for new staff to CRU as well as students and staff from CICU with regard to safe arterial/venous line-pull technique.
- Advanced to Clinical Nurse Level III during my employment in the CRU
- Philadelphia, PA
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, USA
01.2022 - 2023
- Perform all aspects of emergency nursing duties on a per diem basis while working full-time in Cardiology Recovery.
- Comply with all advance training as outlined by the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
- Philadelphia, PA
Registered Nurse, Transfusion Medicine/Apheresis Specialist
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, USA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Assesses health status of donors and patients for whole blood donations, platelet apheresis and plasma studies by following all CDC, AABB, CAP and FDA regulations in order to provide safe, quality blood products for recipients.
- Conducts donor and patient interviews, physical assessments and phlebotomies.
- Obtains informed consent and provides nursing education to both patient and volunteer donors by following the applicable Standard of Practice (SOP) guidelines for medical emergencies including reaction care and fall safety.
- Proficient on Trima Exel Apheresis machine, Genesis scale, Sebra scale, QBC and UltrCrit point of care systems.
- Performs patient cellular therapy collections/exchanges such as plasmapheresis, red blood cell exchanges, leukapheresis and MNC collections for stem cell transplant.
- Screens potential donors/patients for research collections for HIV and various cancers vaccinations for both autologous and allogeneic MNC collections.
- Highly proficient at accessing and maintaining peripheral venous access, dialysis catheters, Vortex/ power ports and fistulas.
- Perform duties as infusion nurse caring for patients needing medication infusions and blood transfusions on a daily basis.
- Consults with Transfusion Medicine physicians regarding patient care and treatment plan.
- Monitors and assesses each donor for reactions with treatment according to SOP and performs emergency nursing care in the event of a Code Blue/RRT.
- Philadelphia, PA
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgical Unit
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Camden, NJ, USA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted in preparing and recovering patients scheduled for GI procedures, cardiac catheterizations, EP studies and general OR for same day patients.
- Ensured all procedure standards were upheld and conformed to perioperative nursing standards of practice.
- Provided extensive teaching to both patient and family regarding procedure, follow-up care and lifestyle changes.
- Camden, NJ
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgical Unit
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Camden, NJ, USA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted in preparing and recovering patients scheduled for GI procedures, cardiac catheterizations, EP studies and general OR for same day patients.
- Ensured all procedure standards were upheld and conformed to perioperative nursing standards of practice.
- Provided extensive teaching to both patient and family regarding procedure, follow-up care and lifestyle changes.
- Camden, NJ
Registered Nurse, Partners in Practice and Critical Care
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ, USA
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Provided nursing care to patients in all areas of the hospital including Emergency, Medical Intensive Care and Coronary Care Units.
- Selected to serve as preceptor for new graduates and students.
- Camden, NJ
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA, USA
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Performed all aspects of nursing including triage, trauma, intensive care and charge nurse duties.
- Selected to serve as preceptor for new hires, students and medics in training.
- Philadelphia, PA
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Agnes Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA, USA
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Provided direct nursing care to both the adult and pediatric population in the 200 bed hospital.
- Extensive experience caring for burn patients, trauma, ICU/CCU, orthopedics, elderly, mental illness and drug/alcohol addiction.
- Served as preceptor for new hires and students.
- Philadelphia, PA
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
01.1996
Skills
Registered Nursing
Leadership
Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
Emergency Nursing
Intensive Care
Cardiology PACU
ICU
CCU
Trauma
Telemetry/CICU
Triage
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Emotional Support
Adaptability
Focus Under Stress
Coordination
Continuing Education
Professional Development
Membership in Professional Associations
Certification
- PA, RN5128131
- NJ, 26NR10478500
Highlights And Qualifications
- 29 years of registered nursing and leadership experience in various settings including: Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, Emergency Nursing, Intensive Care, Cardiology PACU, ICU, CCU, Trauma, and Telemetry/CICU.
- Immense experience and knowledge working in diverse hospital environments performing triage in emergency/trauma situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills used to establish and maintain emotional support for patients and family members.
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups and individuals such as administration, peers, physicians, patients and families.
- Demonstrates ability to adapt to frequently changing environments and situations; able to remain focused under stress and emergency situations.
- Coordinator of the Apheresis Nursing Journal Club and Cardiology Recovery Journal Club. Attend at least two continuing education conferences per year in order to stay current with any change/improvement to nursing practice.
- Member of the Emergency Nurses Association and remain current with CEU requirements.
Personal Information
- Title: Clinical Nurse Level II
- ID Type: PA State License
- ID Number: RN5128131
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Electrophysiology Triage Nurse
Virtua Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 2023
Registered Nurse, Transfusion Medicine/Apheresis Specialist
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2012 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, Founders 8 - Cardiology Recovery Unit
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2009 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgical Unit
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgical Unit
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse, Partners in Practice and Critical Care
Cooper University Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Temple University
01.2000 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Agnes Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University