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Elizabeth Harvey
Kapolei,HI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 28+ years of experience in cardiology and cardiac stress testing. Skilled in exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, EKG interpretation, IV medication administration, and emergency intervention. Strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and collaborative, team‑focused care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Cardiology
Richmond, VA
04.2021 - 04.2026
- Provided specialized nursing care in a high-volume outpatient cardiology stress lab, ensuring safe and efficient patient flow throughout diagnostic testing procedures.
- Delivered patient education and conducted pre-testing instruction calls, optimizing preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to evaluate patient safety and determine eligibility for diagnostic testing.
- Established intravenous access to facilitate medication administration.
- Conducted routine exercise stress test.
- Partnered with cardiac sonographers to perform stress echocardiograms and Definity administration.
- Worked alongside our nuclear technologists to facilitate exercise and pharmacological (regadenoson) nuclear stress testing.
- Continuously monitored cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, symptoms, and patient response during stress testing procedures.
- Identified and addressed cardiac arrhythmias, abnormal hemodynamic responses, and emergent patient conditions during diagnostic testing.
- Reported abnormal stress test responses and significant clinical changes to cardiology providers for immediate evaluation.
- Accurately documented patient assessments, interventions, test data within Epic.
- Maintained stress lab supplies, equipment readiness, and quality control standards to support efficient outpatient cardiology operations.
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Richmond, VA
10.2012 - 04.2021
- Delivered over 9 yrs of nursing care in a high-volume inpatient stress lab performing cardiac diagnostic testing for medically complex patients.
- Executed pre-procedure evaluations to ensure patient readiness and understanding.
- Conveyed critical updates regarding patient conditions from pre-testing assessments to cardiologists to support timely and appropriate clinical decisions before stress testing.
- Performed nursing responsibilities associated with stress echocardiograms, including patient preparation, hemodynamic monitoring, IV administration, and recovery care
- Administered Definity contrast agent in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Partnered with nuclear technologists to perform exercise and pharmacologic (regadenoson) nuclear stress testing.
- Continuously monitored cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, symptoms, and patient response during stress testing procedures.
- Recognized and responded appropriately to cardiac arrhythmias, abnormal hemodynamic responses, and emergent patient conditions during diagnostic testing.
- Promptly notified cardiologists of abnormal findings, hemodynamic instability, arrhythmias, or symptom changes observed during cardiac stress testing.
- Facilitated collaboration with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Utilized Epic to maintain accurate patient documentation.
Registered Nurse
Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists
Richmond, VA
11.2002 - 09.2012
- Performed 8-10 exercise and pharmacological nuclear stress test in an out patient setting.
- Performed pre-assessment evaluations including vital signs, medical history review, contraindication screening, and patient education prior to cardiac diagnostic testing.
- Obtained IV access.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and responding effectively to emergencies.
- Promptly notified cardiologists of abnormal findings, hemodynamic instability, arrhythmias, or symptom changes observed during cardiac stress testing.
- Documented patient assessments, test results, and procedural information accurately within the electronic medical record.
Registered Nurse
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
Henrico, VA
05.1998 - 11.2002
- Worked in CCU (10 bed unit) taking care of 2-3 patients per shift.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plan development and adjustments.
- Administered essential interventions and critical care protocols to effectively stabilize patients in acute medical crises.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, enhancing understanding of complex medical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and laboratory results, adjusting interventions based on patient responses.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes in high-acuity settings.
- Engaged in continuing education initiatives to enhance expertise in critical care nursing practices.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining clear communication with receiving staff and delivering detailed handoff reports during transitions from critical care to other hospital units.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VASkills
- IV Insertion
- Medication and IV administration
- 12-lead EKG analysis
- Patient education
- Compassion and empathy
- ACLS certified
- Collaborative team player
- EPIC EMR
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Risk analysis
- Effective communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Cardiology
04.2021 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
10.2012 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists
11.2002 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
05.1998 - 11.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College