Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LAAO Nurse Coordinator
UCSD Medical Center
San Diego, CA
07.2023 - Current
Facilitated care coordination for patients undergoing LAA occlusion
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Educate new EP fellows on LAAO documentation and protocols.
Oversaw data entry and maintenance for LAAO patient records in NCDR.
Ensure proper management of patient medications surrounding LAAO procedures.
Facilitate care coordination with industry partners
Provide follow-up care post-procedure, phone calls, and coordinating post-imaging/registry requirements.
Registered Nurse
UCSD Medical Center
San Diego, CA
05.2018 - 07.2023
Served as a staff nurse in the Electrophysiology Lab at UCSD at the La Jolla and Hillcrest locations, involved with EP procedures such as cardiac ablation and device implants.
Pre-op patients for upcoming EP procedures-review medications, coordinate pre operative imaging/testing
Registered Nurse, Cardiology
Scripps Healthcare
La Jolla, CA
06.1997 - 06.2018
Assisted in the development of Electrophysiology department.
Collaborated with EP attendings to evaluate and manage patients with complex arrhythmia disorders.
Perform all case management and education of EP patients.
Participated in remote cardiac monitoring.
Conducted outpatient diagnostic cardiac procedures including stress testing, transesophageal echocardiograms, and tilt table testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Diego State University
San Diego
06-1995
Certification
Registered Nurse California 510906
Public Health Nurse California 56852
Affiliations
Attendee at Watchman Coordinator Summit (Bloomington, MN 2023, Phoenix, AZ 2024)
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