Adept and dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, specializing in acute cardiac care and telemetry. Expert in medication administration and complex problem-solving, with a professional bedside manner. Demonstrated success in rapid response situations and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Experience with inpatient telemetry monitoring and interpretation of EKGs
Experience with post-operative monitoring of cardiac catheterization and pacemaker placement
Experience in communicating with providers including but not limited to cardiologists and nephrologists
Experience with chest tubes: monitoring output and system function
Experience with tracheostomy closed system suctioning
Competent in the use of a PCA pump
Experience with monitoring and titration of drips including: Amiodarone, Bumex, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Furosemide, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Protonix
Competent in the process of blood administration and IVIg
Experience with CPAP and BiPAP use
Experience with TPN and enteral nutrition
Experience with suprapubic catheters, colostomies, Foley catheters, G-tubes, Pleurx catheters, JP drains, and central lines (including central line care)
Experience in rapid response situations and being a part of a code team
Competent in various methods of wound care
Knowledgeable of NSTEMI/STEMI protocol
Participation in and presentation of EBP project
Completion of an accredited nurse residency program
Patient Care Assistant - Tower 11 Respiratory Pulmonary Unit
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
07.2022 - 07.2023
Worked with patient ratio of 1:19
Experienced in using EPIC and charting
Competent in patient hygiene, incontinence care, and patient positioning
Experienced in Foley care and maintenance
Assisted with monitoring I&O for patients as needed throughout shift
Reported abnormal assessment parameters to RN as appropriate
Experienced in patient de-escalation and behavioral emergency situations
Glucometer certified
Experienced with infectious disease patients and PPE requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Arlington, TX
05.2023
Skills
Professional bedside manner
Medication administration
Complex Problem-solving
Documentation and charting
Affiliations
Unit Based Council (UBC), Member, A3 Inpatient Acute Cardiac Telemetry