Elizabeth Pereira
Charleston,SC
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventional Cardiac Care Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2023 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, pacemaker insertion, and electrophysiology procedures.
- Performed arterial and venous sheath removal ensuring proper hemostasis, monitoring for complications, and documenting data accurately.
- Continuously monitored cardiac rhythms using telemetry to identify and respond to arrhythmias, ischemic changes, and conduction abnormalities.
- Assisted in pre- and post-procedure patient care, including IV management, medication administration, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Collaborated with cardiologists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient care and recovery.
- Assisted in precepting and educating new graduates in advanced heart failure management, cardiac monitoring systems, medication titration, patient assessment, and time management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN2023
Skills
- Therapeutic Communication & Patient Education
- Time management & Task Prioritization
- Team Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Compassionate Patient Care & Advocacy
- Attention to detail & Clinical accuracy
Summary
Detail-oriented nurse with 2 years of experience. Proven communication, time management, and valuable critical thinking skills. Known to be hard-working and compassionate. Successfully communicated with interdisciplinary care teams with a strong focus on patient advocacy. Seeking employment in cardiology.
Clinical Experience - Student Nurse Rotations
North Knoxville Medical Center, Knoxville TN, Acute Care, 144 hour preceptorship (Spring 2023)
UT Medical Center, Knoxville TN, Orthopedic Trauma, 90 hours (Fall 2022)
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Hospital, Knoxville TN, Labor and Delivery and Postpartum, 80 hours (Fall 2022)
UT Medical Center, Knoxville TN, Medical-Surgical Telemetry, 90 hours (Spring 2022)
Turkey Creek Medical Center, Orthopedic/Bariatrics Unit, Knoxville TN, 32 hours (Fall 2021)
Additional 509 hours of Clinical Immersion labs and simulations
Additional Information
ACLS certified
AHA BLS certified
Telemetry trained
Recipient of Safety Hero Award
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Interventional Cardiac Care Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
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