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I-Chun Che
Dallas,TX
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Summary
Seasoned Cardiovascular Nurse with 16 years in acute care, specializing in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and heart failure management. Family Nurse Practitioner delivering holistic care across diverse life stages. Recognized for leading clinical education initiatives, driving quality improvement, and implementing evidence-based practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Clinical Coach, Cochair of UBC
The Heart Hospital of Baylor Plano
Plano, Texas
07.2018 - Current
- Manage patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, and complex cardiovascular procedures including TAVR and ablation.
- Provide care in acuity-adaptable cardiovascular unit, ensuring seamless patient transitions from ICU, PCU to tele.
- Trained in advanced equipment such as LVAD, CRRT, Impella, IABP, Swan-Ganz catheter, and EKOS.
- Chair unit-based council, advancing shared governance initiatives and leading quality improvement projects.
- Mentor newly hired nurses, enhancing clinical skills and supporting professional development.
- Collaborated with nursing leadership to prepare AACN Beacon Award application, developing evidence-based narratives and compiling outcomes data.
- Engage in interdisciplinary projects to enhance patient safety, staff engagement, and overall patient experience.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Britestar Primary Care Clinic
Plano/Garland, TX
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Administered primary care services for diverse age groups, managing acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated specialist referrals and monitored follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
- Pursued ongoing professional development to maintain alignment with evidence-based practices.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Omni Medical Center
Plano, Texas
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered comprehensive primary care services to diverse patient population.
- Crafted individualized treatment plans addressing specific medical histories and needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
Staff Nurse
Beth Israel Lachey Health
Boston, Massachusetts
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed anticoagulation therapy, tailoring warfarin dosages to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored adverse drug interactions to ensure patient safety and health.
- Supported transitions to novel anticoagulants, ensuring continuity of effective treatment.
- Developed structured follow-up strategies to improve patient adherence.
- Collaborated with surgical teams on periprocedural plans, enhancing care coordination.
Staff Nurse and Clinical Coach
The Heart Hospital of Baylor Plano
Plano, Texas
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Achieved PCCN certification, validating expertise in cardiac nursing and commitment to high standards of care.
- Provided cardiovascular care for PCU and telemetry patients, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses, supporting their professional growth and integration into the clinical team.
Staff Nurse
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Tucson, Arizona
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Provided patient care in advanced telemetry unit, specializing in cardiothoracic surgeries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored patient care plans.
- Contributed to skin committee focused on pressure ulcer prevention strategies.
- Facilitated optimal recovery through support of heart and lung transplants and valve replacements.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ08-2010
Master of Arts - Communications
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA06-2002
Bachelor of Arts - English
National Tsing Hua University
Hsinchu, Taiwan07-1999
Skills
- Cardiology critical care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Advanced equipment management
- BLS and ACLS certification
- PCCN certification
- Clinical leadership
- Patient communication
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Britestar Primary Care Clinic
06.2025 - 06.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner
Omni Medical Center
10.2022 - 07.2023
Staff Nurse
Beth Israel Lachey Health
09.2018 - 05.2019
Staff Nurse, Clinical Coach, Cochair of UBC
The Heart Hospital of Baylor Plano
07.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse and Clinical Coach
The Heart Hospital of Baylor Plano
07.2014 - 03.2018
Staff Nurse
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
09.2010 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
Master of Arts - Communications
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts - English
National Tsing Hua University