Nancy Vivenes

• Prepared and sanitized room before and after each patient prior testing.
• Add patient to PADnet (testing software) schedule upon arrival.
• Increased patient comfort by explaining procedures and providing compassionate care during exams.
• Ensured to confirm patients demographics as entering the testing room.
• Gave patients instructions and introduction about importance of the test and what was being sought.
• Placed ABI cuffs on extremities and inflate one each time while having a digital pulse sensor on index finger. Proceeded to follow the rest of the steps required to complete test.
• Once test performed, would save, send tests for Cardiologist signature and upload results to pertaining patient's charts.

• Increased patient satisfaction, demonstrating empathy and professionalism while addressing concerns or answering questions pre- and postoperative.
• Contributed to a positive team atmosphere, fostering strong communication among surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Enhanced surgical efficiency by maintaining a sterile environment and organizing surgical equipment for easy access.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
• Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
• Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
• Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
• Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Promoted adherence to infection control policies through thorough decontamination of operating rooms after each procedure.
• Completed extensive training on new medical devices to ensure seamless integration into current procedures without compromising patient care quality.
• Improved patient safety with diligent sterilization of surgical tools and proper disposal of contaminated materials.

• Coordinated seamless transitions between pre-procedure preparation, intra-procedure care, and post-procedure recovery phases for streamlined patient experiences.
• Maintained clean and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and film storage areas.
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills when collaborating with healthcare professionals across various departments.
• Streamlined Cath Lab processes for increased efficiency and reduced procedure times.
• Optimized resource utilization by coordinating schedules and managing inventory of supplies and medications.
• Reduced radiation exposure, utilizing advanced imaging techniques and optimal equipment settings.
• Safeguarded patient privacy by diligently following HIPAA regulations in all aspects of documentation and communication.
• Enhanced patient outcomes with meticulous attention to detail during catheterization procedures.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with unexpected changes in surgical schedules or staffing needs.
• Properly handled tools to surgeon and prepared table with supplies being used with anticipation to ensure procedure is covered with efficiency and quality.
• Monitored patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Turned rooms around as needed

***SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT USED (LE angiograms/angioplasties) :

• JADE BALLOON CATHERER (035 cms diameter mainly, length depended on affected area)
• DIAMOND 360 ORBYTAL ATHERECTOMY SYSTEM (to shave calcium)
• CORDIS GUIDING CATHETER ( to help wire transition)
• GLIDEWIRES BY TERUMO
• INFLATION BY PRESTO ( to expand balloons)
• CELT closure device
• LIFESTENT (5F)
• Worked with both contrast diluted with HEP+saline and CO2, varies between patients.
• 8-10 cases per Cath Lab day.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Updated patients statuses, from being hospitalized, hold, discharged, etc,.
• Scheduled RNs visits to patients home, after hospitalization and/or to update/create POCs.
• Verified paper works with providers
• Completed internal discharge report of those no longer being part of the agency members.
• Microsoft based office; mainly Excel.
• Contributed to update, collect, purify and do data entry on spreadsheets on a daily basis.
• Verified insurances; obtained Epaces authorization.
• Often participated in meetings related to and for the improvement of nursing department.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• Triaging
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Performed EKG
• Drawing blood
• Assisted with translation English/Spanish as needed.
• Called patients to schedule follow ups regarding their test results.
• Performed medical records management, by placing tests results inside patient's physical charts, filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.

• Approached and welcomed customers to provide the best customer service
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Persuaded and alternated options of clothing according with customer choices, in order to provide a better shopping experience.
• Maintaining, relocating and outfits matching for specific collections.
• Handled online pickups.
• Sorted season merchandises by collections.
• Assisted in the fitting rooms by maintaining, sorting and sprinting items back to original section.
• Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
• Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.