JOANNE BROWN RN

• Deliver comprehensive critical care to high-acuity patients.
• Assess, monitor, and document vital signs, labs, medications, treatments, and patient condition in real time.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and manage multiple infusions safely.
• Manage ventilators, sedation, vasoactive drips, and invasive lines.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop IPOCs.
• Implement patient-specific, evidence-based practices according to IPOC and facility policies.
• Educate and support patients and families according to patient care and needs.
• Identify any changes in patient condition and intervene promptly.
• Perform rapid assessments and stabilization of patients experiencing life-threatening conditions.
• Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.
• Uphold infection control, patient safety and HIPAA compliance.

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures, such as ablations, pacemaker/ICD implants, and cardioversions.
• Conduct pre-procedure assessments, verify consents and pre-procedural protocols, and prepare patient for sedation /anesthesia.
• Monitor hemodynamic status, ECG rhythms, and procedural tolerance throughout interventions.
• Maintain sterile technique with setup and assistance during procedures.
• Effective and prompt communication with staff and physicians.
• Stabilize patients with emergency intervention during arrhythmias and complications, including CPR, defibrillation, and ACLS protocols.

In addition to previously listed ICU skills:

• Heart and lung transplant, post-cardiac and thoracic surgery, mechanical circulatory support, IABP, valve replacement/repair, ECMO, and CRRT.

In addition to the previously listed EP skills:

• Conscious procedural sedation.

• Acted as a facility leader in organizing assignments, delegating tasks, overseeing care, and providing feedback.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple units.
• Worked well supervising a team setting, providing education, support and guidance.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new leadership situations.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.