Elizabeth Perez
Mansfield
Summary
Experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse with a strong background in providing direct patient care and possessing extensive clinical knowledge. Demonstrates multitasking and prioritization of patient needs and daily assignments. Proficient in understanding structural heart anatomy and administering nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic, or emergency services. Known for organizational skills and dependability, with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Offers a solid foundation in healthcare principles and a desire to grow in a dynamic clinical environment. Brings the ability to quickly learn and apply medical device knowledge and procedural techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Clinical Specialist
Abbott
07.2024 - Current
- Educated staff and physicians on how to utilize equipment as well as assist physicians with endovascular procedures such as CSI, DCB balloons and stents.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits with healthcare providers to assess device performance, user satisfaction, and overall clinical success.
- Ensured patient safety by conducting meticulous preoperative evaluations before recommending or proceeding with device implantations.
- Optimized patient care by working closely alongside interdisciplinary teams including cardiologists and vascular surgeons.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring timely delivery of necessary equipment and supplies to clinical sites.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Baylor Heart And Vascular Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Monitor patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient response
- Part of the TAVR team, scrub and circulate
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Daily implementation of evidence-based practice, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, addressing concerns and answering questions to ensure satisfaction with provided services.
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care in a fast-paced Cath Lab setting.
- Explained test procedures and supported patient throughout examination to help alleviate anxiety and concern in easy-to-understand terms.
- Scrubbed procedures such as pacemaker insertions, balloon angioplasties, IABP, Impella, TAVR, and vascular
- With 200+ TAVR procedures with Edwards and Medtronic valve
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Enhanced patient safety through continuous monitoring and accurate documentation of vital signs, allergies, and medical history.
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Medfinity Health
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiology equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met and treatment goals
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Department Assistant
Texash Health Harris Methodist HEB Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2020
- Monitored inventory of departmental supplies and replenished items to enable normal operations.
- Maintained departmental personnel records and recorded adjustments and additions to keep updated files.
- Communicated test results to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
10.2020
Skills
- Extensive TAVR experience
- Attention to detail
- Physician attention
- Circulating Nursing
- Radiation Safety
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Sterile Scrubbing
- Customer Communication
Certifications
ACLS & BLS Certification
NIHSS Certificate
Completed 6 online courses from Medtronic Academy with 3 certifications
- Evolute TAVR Platform Patient Selection- 1 hour
- Aortic Root Anatomy and 3D Imaging Overview-1 hour
- TAVR Clinic Foundations Part 1- 1 hour
Timeline
Field Clinical Specialist
Abbott
07.2024 - Current
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Baylor Heart And Vascular Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Medfinity Health
08.2022 - 12.2024
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Department Assistant
Texash Health Harris Methodist HEB Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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