Jamie Harris
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Electrophysiology healthcare professional with comprehensive knowledge in cardiac care, patient assessment, and advanced diagnostic procedures. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and delivering measurable results. Proven ability to contribute to patient outcomes and provide high-quality care in fast-paced environment. Skilled in patient education, electrophysiology studies, and complex arrhythmia management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner
Cardiovascular Associates of Mesa
05.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills while managing complex cardiac cases, quickly identifying and addressing any issues that arose throughout treatment processes.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans continuously, adjusting them accordingly to optimize patient safety, symptom management and patient tolerance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advances in cardiac electrophysiology, providing cutting-edge care to a diverse patient population.
- Educated patients about their medical condition, treatment options, medications management strategies to empower them in making informed decisions about their healthcare journey.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for cardiac patients by delivering comprehensive follow-up care and educating them about proper self-management practices.
- Reduced the risk of complications during invasive procedures by thoroughly assessing patients for contraindications or potential hazards prior to initiation.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between hospital departments or outpatient settings by maintaining accurate documentation and communicating pertinent information to relevant stakeholders effectively.
- Implemented individualized care plans for patients with various cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, or heart blockages using targeted interventions based on clinical assessments.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Developed strong professional relationships with colleagues across various disciplines, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to high-quality patient care delivery.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
East Valley Cardiology
10.2019 - 05.2025
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and manage chronic and acute cardiac conditions.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Managed heart failure CardioMEMs program, prescribed treatment therapies and monitored patient outcomes
- Managed patient INR levels, prescribed and adjusted regimen to keep patient within their prescribed range. Provided dietary guidance.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of cardiac conditions through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Cared for average of 20-25 patients per day in addition to administrative tasks
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Interventional Cardiology RN
CHI Nebraska Heart Hospital
03.2004 - 06.2019
- Accountable for the delivery of quality patient care.
- Experienced in hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation/treatment, and vital sign monitoring/management.
- Worked in fast paced, acute environment. Often worked autonomously.
- Required to multitask and triage
- Utilized critical thinking skills and current treatment guidelines to make medical decisions.
- Learned to work efficiently, calmly, and safely under pressure.
- Responsible for meeting the patient's personal and spiritual needs during times of distress. This experience molded me into an exceptional patient care provider and strong patient advocate.
- Performed extensive education for the patient and patient's family regarding risk factor modification, medications, procedure findings, expected course of discharge, and follow up recommendations.
- Performed EMR documentation; McKesson, Epic, Practice Partner
- Performed countless Interventional Cardiology, Vascular, Structural Heart, Electrophysiology, and Heart Failure procedures as a surgical assist and circulator.
- Served on several physician appointed teams ; Mitral Clip, CTO, and Watchman Device implantation
- Audited charts to assess H&P, labs, consent, medications, and allergies. Reported abnormal findings to the performing provider. Verified accuracy.
- Was punctual and maintained an outstanding attendance record
Education
Master of Science - FNP
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln, NE2015
Diploma Program For Registered Nursing Degree - Nursing
Bryan School of Nursing
Lincoln, NE1999
Skills
- Personable
- Skilled at Patient Assessment
- Self-directed
- Dependable
- EMR Documentation
- Excellent at delivery of patient education
- Performing Procedures
- Staff mentoring/training
- Development of policies/protocols
- Teachable
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Cardiac Care
- Making diagnoses
- Taylor patient care to individual patient
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners FNP-C 2019-present
- ACLS 2000 to present
- BLS 1997 to present
Affiliations
- American College of Cardiology
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner
Cardiovascular Associates of Mesa
05.2025 - Current
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
East Valley Cardiology
10.2019 - 05.2025
Interventional Cardiology RN
CHI Nebraska Heart Hospital
03.2004 - 06.2019
Diploma Program For Registered Nursing Degree - Nursing
Bryan School of Nursing
Master of Science - FNP
Clarkson College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan College of Health Sciences
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