Qualified registered nurse with robust background in CVICU nursing. Successfully managed critical care patients, demonstrating strong clinical and assessment skills. Proven ability to perform under pressure and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, showcasing expertise in patient care and communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Ambulatory Care Unit
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
03.2025 - Current
Assists in delivering pre-procedure and post-procedure nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures. Performs procedural nursing duties for transesophageal echocardiograms and cardioversions.
Performs pre-operative assessments, medication reconciliation, patient education, and procedural preparation.
Administered vascular access site management, focusing on radial and femoral sites, while implementing manual pressure techniques and closure device oversight.
Assessed and intervened in cases of post-procedural complications, specifically targeting bleeding, hematoma, arrhythmia, and hemodynamic instability.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
03.2022 - Current
Assists with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pleural tube insertions, ensuring sterile technique and ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Demonstrates proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
Assists in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
Participates in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
Manages ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
Coordinates discharge planning efforts by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure smooth transitions of care for patients moving from CVICU to step-down units or home.
Educates patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to medication regimens and reducing readmission rates.
Reduces complications by promptly identifying and addressing critical changes in patient conditions.
Documents accurate and detailed information regarding patient assessments, interventions, progress, and response to treatments within electronic health records system.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 04.2022
Responsible for two critically ill and often unstable patients.
Focused assessments performed every two hours and comprehensive assessments performed every four hours.
Monitored for sudden and subtle changes that would indicate immediate nursing interventions.
Knowledge gained with patients on ventilators under sedation, as well as, titrating intravenous medications
Wound care for post-surgical patients, pressure ulcers, and diabetic ulcers performed.
Central line and PICC line dressing changes, and other complex nursing skills performed frequently with accuracy.
Worked closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate safe and satisfactory patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
01.2021 - 06.2021
NIH certified by facility.
Proficient with Cerner charting system.
Fulfills and carries out all duties and expectations of a Registered Nurse within scope of practice such as comprehensive assessments, patient education, implementing plans of care, and administering intravenous medications for six patients.
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