Hunter Hale
Calhoun,LA
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with extensive experience in cardiac catheterization at Saint Francis Medical Center and Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Proven expertise in hemodynamic monitoring and emergency response, successfully assisting in over 1,000 procedures. Strong collaborator, adept at developing individualized care plans and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Saint Francis Medical Partners
Monroe, LA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in performing cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures.
- Educated patients on procedures, recovery, and medication management.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Directly assisted in over one thousand cardiac catheterizations.
- Directly assisted in more than twenty-five post-catheterization patients during and following Impella placement, with direct patient management of intensive care patients post-Impella placement.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess patient vitals and respond to emergencies effectively.
- Supported team members by sharing knowledge and best practices in the lab.
- Adapted to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census data, and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Glenwood Regional Medical
West Monroe, LA
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted in performing cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures.
- Monitored patient vitals during pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure, and other conditions.
- Initiated resuscitative measures in cases of emergency situations or adverse reactions to drugs or contrast media.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters, and pacemaker installations.
- Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Saint Francis Medical Partners
Monroe , LA
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted in managing life-support equipment for critically ill patients.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe12-2020
High School Diploma -
West Monroe High School
West Monroe, LA05-2015
Skills
- Cardiac catheterization expertise
- Advanced cardiac waveform recognition
- Diagnostic imaging interpretation
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication administration and management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Emergency response
- Sheath removal
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Active 5/2024-5/2026
References
- Harry Donias, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Email: harrydonias@hotmail.com; Letter of Recommendation Available Upon Request
- Thomas R. Smith, MD, Interventional Cardiologist - Email: Thomas.Smith@fmolhs.org; Letter of Recommendation Available Upon Request
- Nauman Khalid, MD, Interventional Cardiologist - Email: Nauman.Khalid@fmolhs.org; Letter of Recommendation Available Upon Request
- Gregory Sampognaro, MD, Interventional Cardiologist - Email: Gregory.Sampognaro@fmolhs.org
- Scott Mangrum, Clinical Regional Manager, Abbott Medical - Email: Scott.mangrum@abbott.com
- Roger Parikh, Clinical Regional Manager, Medtronic - Email: rogerparikh@yahoo.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Saint Francis Medical Partners
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Glenwood Regional Medical
02.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Saint Francis Medical Partners
12.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
High School Diploma -
West Monroe High School
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