Dena Morris-Perry
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Works well with physicians and interdisciplinary teams collaborating to optimize patient care. Organized, quality-focused and successful at multitasking.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
2023.04 - Current
- Nurse manager of Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Stress Test and PICC departments.
- Collaborated with staff, physicians and colleagues across multiple departments to promote patient safety outcomes and quality care.
- Maintain Kronos for multiple departments.
- Managed productivity while maintaining target expectations of 100% without compromising quality patient care.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of staff members.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off requests while meeting the needs of the department.
- Collaborated with administration to find cost saving opportunities, control costs and achieve financial targets.
- Assisted as a staff nurse when the need arose in Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
2017.04 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with the healthcare team.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Centennial Hills Hospital
2017.04 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing and monitoring vital signs and EKG rhythm's during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical judgment when administering medications as ordered during cardiac catheterization procedures while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Reduced the risk of complications through meticulous attention to sterile techniques and proper equipment handling.
- Enhanced team efficiency by collaborating with physicians, technicians, and other nurses in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Contributed to overall department goals by participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to cardiac catheterization services.
- Developed positive rapport with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Skillfully managed complex patient cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality nursing care standards.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
2005.02 - 2017.04
- Intermittent Cathlab Charge Nurse. Coordinate unit staff, collaborate with physicians, and other multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with physicians offices in scheduling cases.
- Managed Kronos for multiple departments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions of the Cathlab patient for electrophysiology studies, cardiac, peripheral, and carotid procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered sedation, medications and treatment to patients while monitoring vital signs, EKG rhythm and responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
2000.06 - 2005.03
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care for infant, pediatric and adult populations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
1999.10 - 2000.06
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments..
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper disease management, discharge plan objectives and safe medication use.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Relief charge nurse, delegating staff nurse duties.
Registered Nurse, GI Lab
Los Robles Regional Medical Center
1996.01 - 1999.10
- Team based nursing focused on adult patient care in the GI lab.
- Assisted physicians in performing endoscopic procedures, collecting lab specimens, patient monitoring, administration of conscious sedation and documentation during procedures.
- Pre-op and post-op of GI lab patient.
- Cleaning and sterilization of scopes and instruments.
- Completed a critical care course.
Registered Nurse, Hyperbarics
Los Robles Regional Medical Center
1994.11 - 1999.10
- Collaborated with the Hyperbaric physician to create personalized treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Provided direct patient care for Hyperbaric patients including medication administration, managing hyperbaric chambers and wound care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Safe practice and use of hyperbaric chambers during delivery of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit
White Memorial Hospital
1992.10 - 1994.11
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Oncology Certified. Delivered chemotherapy medications using safe practices and monitored responses.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA06.1992
Skills
- Team Coordination
- Kronos Time Keeping
- Attention to Detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Critical Thinking
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse, California - 1992 to Present
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Nevada - 1999 to Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Current
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification - Current
- Point of Care License - Current
Timeline
Nurse Manager Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
2023.04 - Current
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
2017.04 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Centennial Hills Hospital
2017.04 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
2005.02 - 2017.04
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
2000.06 - 2005.03
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
1999.10 - 2000.06
Registered Nurse, GI Lab
Los Robles Regional Medical Center
1996.01 - 1999.10
Registered Nurse, Hyperbarics
Los Robles Regional Medical Center
1994.11 - 1999.10
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit
White Memorial Hospital
1992.10 - 1994.11
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pacific Union College
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