Joan Derise
Humble,Texas
Summary
Certified cardiovascular nurse with more than 3 years of experience who utilizes clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to provide the highest quality of patient care. Committed to improving patient health and quality of life. Expertise includes health assessment, nurse precepting, patient advocacy, patient & family teaching and acute & chronic treatments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN - CVIMU
Houston Methodist Hospital - TMC
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided a high level of care for patients with coronary artery disease undergoing cardiac catheterizations, stress testing, post CABG/open heart, MI/rule-out MI, AAA repair/vascular bypass, and recovering from myocardial infarction, cardiac surgical procedures, and other cardiovascular conditions.
- Prioritize patient needs and performed assessments on coronary artery disease, heart failure diagnosed patients, or patients needing telemetry monitoring.
- Managed wound care, basic/advanced life support, IV drips, straight catheterizations, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy/nasogastric tube care, chest tube care, arterial lines, heparin locks/central lines.
- Prepared patients for cath lab and open-heart surgery, assessed vital signs and lab values, identified lethal rhythms, and handled traumas and cardiac arrest patients.
- Served as a preceptor to new nurses and nursing graduates, providing guidance in policies and procedures, along with an evaluation of new hires.
- Provided acute close monitoring of adults before open-heart surgery, acute & chronic disease for arrhythmias, MI screening, and anticoagulation therapy.
Staff RN - Telemetry
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario08.2019
Skills
- Strong teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking capabilities
- Proficient in EPIC software
Certification
- Certified CVRN, Houston Methodist Hospital - October 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Expires 02/2025
- Basic Life Support - Expires 02/2025
- TX RN License 1043384 Expires 09/30/2025
Timeline
Staff RN - CVIMU
Houston Methodist Hospital - TMC
08.2021 - 12.2023
Staff RN - Telemetry
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
- Certified CVRN, Houston Methodist Hospital - October 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Expires 02/2025
- Basic Life Support - Expires 02/2025
- TX RN License 1043384 Expires 09/30/2025
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