Jacarra Mia Lee
Shelby,NC
Summary
Compassionate Telemetry Nurse with 7 years' experience bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge; quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCCU RN
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gastonia, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Provided specialized medical treatment for patients with heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.
- Educated families about cardiovascular conditions and how to manage them properly at home.
- Instructed patients on lifestyle modifications necessary for maintaining a healthy heart such as diet management, exercise regimes and stress reduction techniques.
- Performed pre-operative patient preparation and education of the procedure.
- Provided post-operative nursing care for patients following invasive cardiovascular procedures.
Cardiac Telemetry/PCU RN
Atrium Health Cleveland
Shelby, NC
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Monitored and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, CHF, COPD, and pneumonia.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Monitored patient behavior, vital signs, labs, fluid intake/output and notifying MD of abnormal assessments and changes in condition.
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs.
- Admitted, transferred, and discharged patients in a timely manner.
Acute Dialysis RN
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
Shelby, NC
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Initiated and oversaw hemodialysis treatment in an inpatient setting.
- Cannulated arteriovenous fistulas and grafts, assessing for signs and symptoms of malfunction and infection.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Maintained and troubleshot dialysis machines, system, and equipment.
- Participated in discussions with physicians to inform of significant patient needs and health changes.
Cardiac Telemetry/PCU RN
Spartanburg Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided direct care to patients with MI, unstable angina, cardiac dysrhythmias and other various cardiac conditions requiring continuous monitoring and treatment.
- Communicated directly with cardiologists, medical doctors, and other members of hospital staff to plan and provide competent patient care.
- Performed nursing assessments to gather information and identify needs.
- Recognized and interpreted cardiac rhythms, providing appropriate interventions where necessary
- Initiated and monitored critical IV drips (Cardizem, Amiodorone, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and Lasix)
- Prepped and cared for patients receiving catheterizations before and after the procedure.
Neuro/Cardiac Telemetry RN
Mary Black Memorial Hospital
Spartanburg, SC
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided direct care to patients with various cardiac and or/neurological focused medical conditions.
- NIH stroke certified; Performing stroke assessments upon admission and following facility stroke protocol to improve patient outcomes.
- Implemented and evaluated the patient’s response to plan of care through assessment and reassessment.
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.2016
Certification
Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Exp 05/2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association
Exp 05/2026
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Exp 06/2025
Timeline
PCCU RN
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Cardiac Telemetry/PCU RN
Atrium Health Cleveland
12.2020 - 05.2023
Acute Dialysis RN
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2020
Cardiac Telemetry/PCU RN
Spartanburg Medical Center
03.2018 - 07.2020
Neuro/Cardiac Telemetry RN
Mary Black Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate