JoAnn Ulrich

My responsibilities included overseeing all the testing in the cardiology clinic- including the techs and nurses that performed the testing. These tests include:

EKG

Various forms of Stress Tests

Echocardiogram

Holter Monitor

• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
• Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.

• Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
• Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
• Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
• Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
• Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
• Installed bare metal, drug-eluting and bioabsorbable stents throughout vascular system.
• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Traveled to multiple cities in the 5 years I traveled. Performed all the tasked mentioned in my Kaiser Cath Lab job description. I will say, the main thing I learned from traveling is flexibility- and it has served me well throughout the rest of my career.

• Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
• Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
• Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
• Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
• Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

I performed all the duties required in the cath lab including scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring.