Darcey O'Donnell

• Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
• Reduced patient anxiety, explaining procedures and post-care requirements in understandable manner.
• Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon and stenting procedures.
• Assisted in performance of complex catheterizations, contributing to hospital's recognition for excellence in cardiac care.

-IAPB pump

-Impella pump

-Medronix pacemaker insertion

• Supported cardiologists in identifying blockages and abnormalities, leading to more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic techniques, sterilization protocols, and infection control measures during cardiac cath lab procedures.
• Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating pre-and post-procedure activities for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
• Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
• Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
• Safeguarded patient privacy rights by maintaining strict confidentiality of personal health information according to HIPAA regulations.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Provide safe quality patient-centered care with open and therapeutic communication.
• Float between CVICU and ICU floors while adjusting with a positive attitude to help the unit where it is needed.
• Able to quickly become familiar with hospital protocol, education requirements, and working as a team player amongst different units.
• Documentation in medical administration record, treatment administration records, change of conditions, Medicare, and weekly follow-up documentation.
• Clinical skills include: hemodynamic monitoring, (PA catheters, arterial lines, CVPs), mechanical circulatory support (Impella, LVAD), post-operative cardiac surgical care, ventilator management & advanced airway support, Vasoactive medication titration (Levophed, Dobutamine, etc.), critical drips (Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed), rapid response & code blue leadership, CRRT and dialysis patient management, sepsis management, electrolyte & acid/base management, Meditech and documentation, multidisciplinary team collaboration.

• Provide safe quality patient-centered care with open and therapeutic communication.
• Float nurse must be aware of each new assignment and the patients involved through learning about the patient through EMAR and care plans to maintain medical regiment/therapy through evidence-based practices.
• Nursing interventions performed including medication administration, oxygen therapies, gastrointestinal tube feedings, injection administrations, isolation precautions, non-pharmacological pain management, post-surgical rehabilitation, seizure precautions, ostomy care, hospice care, and medical surgical.
• Documentation in medical administration record, treatment administration records, change of conditions, Medicare, and weekly follow-up documentation.

• Provide safe quality patient-centered care with open and therapeutic communication.
• Float nurse must be aware of each new assignment and the patients involved through learning about the patient through EMAR and care plans to maintain medical regiment/therapy through evidence-based practices.
• Nursing interventions performed including medication administration, oxygen therapies, gastrointestinal tube feedings, injection administrations, isolation precautions, non-pharmacological pain management, post-surgical rehabilitation, seizure precautions, ostomy care, hospice care, and medical surgical.
• Documentation in medical administration record, treatment administration records, change of conditions, Medicare, and weekly follow-up documentation.

• Provide safe quality patient-centered care with open and therapeutic communication.
• Nursing interventions performed including medication administration, oxygen therapies, gastrointestinal tube feedings, injection administrations, isolation precautions, non-pharmacological pain management, post-surgical rehabilitation, seizure precautions, ostomy care, hospice care, and medical surgical.
• Documentation in medical administration record, treatment administration records, change of conditions, Medicare, and weekly follow-up documentation.

• Provide safe quality patient-centered care with open and therapeutic communication using a home health aide license and certified nursing assistant license.

• Provide safe quality patient-centered care with open and therapeutic communication using a home health aide license and certified nursing assistant license.