Demonstrated comprehensive nursing proficiency with fifteen years of experience in multiple specialties, focusing on cardiac care, cardiac cath lab, pre-operative, and post-anesthesia care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU/Pre-Op
Evansville Surgery Center
Deaconess Midtown
2018 - Current
Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Evansville
2015 - 2018
Cardiac Cath lab
Provide collaborative care for critically ill patients with Physicians and Radiology Technologists
Monitor and chart vital signs, airway, and hemodynamics during procedures and provide conscious sedation
Operate X-Ray equipment while assisting the physician in the surgical role
Provide Pre procedure care and post procedure care for outpatients in the Cath Lab Recovery Unit.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Installed bare metal, drug-eluting and bioabsorbable stents throughout vascular system.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
St. Vincent
2010 - 2015
Monitor patients in need of cardiac telemetry, analyze heart rhythms and implement medical interventions when necessary.
Prioritize patient care for up to eight patients in a 48 bed unit
Provide collaborative care for patients with PCTs, Physicians, Case Managers, and Therapist
Monitor, chart, and communicate patient conditions as appropriate
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
Murray, KY
Skills
Oversaw comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate health conditions and inform treatment decisions Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans that address individual patient needs Championed continuous improvement in patient care through regular assessment reviews and feedback
Engaged with diverse healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care outcomes
Oversaw anesthesia recovery protocols to enhance patient outcomes Led airway management initiatives to optimize respiratory function Coordinated with medical staff to streamline recovery operations and improve patient care
Facilitated collection of medical histories via phone communication, ensuring precise documentation in the medical record system
Supported successful implementation of new EMR by training colleagues on system functionalities
Managed shift time adjustments and organized surgery schedules to optimize workflow
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