Dallas Meadows
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cath Lab
HCA Houston Healthcare West
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert cardiac cath lab nursing care during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as needed during cath lab procedures.
- Increased accuracy of procedure documentation by maintaining detailed records of patient medical histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for newly hired cardiac cath lab nurses, providing guidance on best practices and enhancing overall team performance.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients. (STEMI and PE cases)
- Circulated during cath lab cases; knowledge of wires, catheters, balloons and stents
- Educated and knowledgeable of set up for multiple athrectomy and thrombectomy devices
Registered Nurse, Cath Lab
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Procedure preparation and recovery of patients
- Arterial and venous sheath pulling
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Cath Lab.
- Optimized Cath Lab operations, maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, applying advanced knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and critical thinking skills.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional growth within the team.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process enhancements in the Cath Lab setting.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support during difficult times and addressing any questions or concerns they may have had about their loved one''s treatment plan.
- Case Manger for PCI patients
Registered Nurse
Jacksonville Center for Reproductive Medicine
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Pre and post-anesthesia care (IV start, assessment, education)
- Surgical post-op follow-up phone calls
- In office and telemedicine wound checks
- Prescription follow-ups and refills
- Lab draws and ordering
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Jacksonville, FL05.2021
High School Diploma -
Middleburg High School
Middleburg05.2013
Skills
- Critical Care
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Emergency Response
- At-Risk Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- IV Setup
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Interventional Cardiology Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Procedural Sedation
- Attention to Detail
- Training Staff
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cath Lab
HCA Houston Healthcare West
11.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Cath Lab
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
09.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Jacksonville Center for Reproductive Medicine
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Middleburg High School