Elissa Battin
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified Cardiac Cath Lab RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 10+ year record in field. Currently seeking to bring these skills to a more behind the scenes role within nursing care and sharing knowledge and skill by educating nurses.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
Omaha, NE
04.2024 - Current
- Travel contract at Kingman Regional Medical Center Cath Lab
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters such as ECG signals, pressures and oxygen saturation levels throughout the procedure.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing difficult tests and procedures by listening attentively and answering questions accurately.
- Administered conscious sedation to ensure comfort of patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Cared for critically ill patients requiring special attention due to their fragile state.
- Ensured proper documentation of all aspects of patient care according to established standards.
- Initiated resuscitative measures in cases of emergency situations or adverse reactions to drugs or contrast media.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
UHS Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Responsible for NCDR ICD data collection and data input to online registry.
- Training of new Cath Lab nurses, including precepting and orienting nurses during procedures in roles of sedation and circulating.
- Relief charge nurse on as needed basis, communicating with staff regarding procedure assignments and physicians regarding upcoming procedures.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Responding to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure and other conditions.
- Provided sedation and circulated for various types of cases including: STEMIs, Pulmonary embolectomy, left heart catheterization including interventions with various devices, right heart catheterization including with exercise challenges, drug challenges and cardiac biopsy collection and preparation, PFO closure, TEE and cardioversion, pacemaker and ICD implantation, electrophysiology studies and ablation, peripheral angiogram including intervention with various devices, venograms with intervention.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Group
Omaha, NE
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology patients in Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology departments.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Assisted with circulating in structural heart procedures including Mitral Clips, TAVR, and Watchman
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
ERP International LLC
Las Vegas, NV
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Government contract at Mike O’Callaghan Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV
- Assisted with training staff prior to and directly after new EMR (Cerner) launch. Acted as point of contact for Cerner admin for troubleshooting problems and building charting bundles for procedure nurses.
- Performed all duties necessary to admit and prepare patients for various Cath Lab procedures.
- Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure and other conditions.
- Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
- Provided recovery care for various Cath Lab procedures.
- Customized discharge to individual patient needs, including patient and family education regarding procedures performed and post care.
- Reduced post-procedural complication rates by providing attentive and thorough care for patients.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Soliant Health
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to Cardiac Cath Lab patients in Cardiac Cath Lab department.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Travel Cath Lab/IR/EP RN
- Assignment at Banner Health, Tucson, AZ
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Group
Omaha, NE
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology patients in Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology departments.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Travel Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology RN
- Assignments at the following hospitals over 4 years
- West Tennessee Healthcare North Hospital, Jackson, TE
- Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC
- United Hospital, St. Paul, MN
- Southern Hills Hospital, Las Vegas, NV
- Mountain Vista Medical Center, Mesa, AZ
- Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, Tucson, AZ
- Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket, RI
- St. Luke's Hospital (Interventional Radiology) Phoenix, AZ
- Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH
- York Hospital, York, ME
- Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
- Rapid City Regional Health (EP), Rapid City, SD
- St. Joseph Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Sanford USD Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to Cardiac Cath Lab patients in Cardiac Cath Lab department.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing With Emphasis in Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Rapid City, SD05.2008
Skills
- Use of multiple EMR systems including EPIC, Cerner, Meditech
- Use of multiple Hemodynamic systems including Phillips XPER, MacLab, McKesson
- Insertion and management of IABP and Impella
- Use of, setting up and preparing Rotoblader, Jet Stream, Shockwave, IVUS and CSI
- Knowledge of cardiac drips and medications
- Skilled at Right Heart procedures including exercise RHC and cardiac biopsy collection and preparation
- New Hire Precepting for 5 years, both as a travel nurse and full time staff
- BLS March 2024
- ACLS March 2024
- NIH Stroke Certified August 2023
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
04.2024 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
UHS Valley Hospital Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2024
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Group
03.2022 - 10.2022
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
ERP International LLC
05.2020 - 03.2022
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Soliant Health
01.2020 - 04.2020
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Group
06.2015 - 12.2019
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Sanford USD Medical Center
01.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Nursing With Emphasis in Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
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