John Paul Velasco
Wausau
Summary
Accomplished healthcare provider with over 16 years of experience in clinical practice and academic roles. Recognized for outstanding performance and valuable contributions to the EMS instruction field. Currently excelling as a cardiac device nurse, specializing in cardiac device management and patient care. Demonstrated success in implementing device protocols, improving patient outcomes, and upholding medical standards through effective teamwork, adaptability, and exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Device RN
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about CIED.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on CIED function and monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert analysis and interpretation of cardiac device data.
- Streamlined workflow within the clinic setting by assisting with scheduling appointments and coordinating follow-up care for cardiac device patients.
- Ensured timely identification of potential issues by conducting thorough evaluations of cardiac device performance data.
- Performed comprehensive interrogations of implanted cardiac devices, identifying areas for optimization in programming settings.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective remote management of patients with implantable cardiac devices.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes for cardiac device monitoring and followups.
- Actively engaged in continuing education opportunities from Abbott, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and Biotronik to maintain and further develop expertise in cardiac device management in the face of ever evolving cardiac rhythm management field
- Increased patient safety by promptly reporting any abnormal findings or trends observed during routine device checks.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Lab Prep
Northern Michigan University
08.2019 - Current
- Prepared lab equipment, reagents, cleaning materials, and live microbiological samples for medical microbiology lab with approximately 80 to 100 students enrolled per semester.
- Maintained and repaired lab-related facilities, equipment, and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
- Supervised open-lab hours for students, providing assistance in microscopy, gram-staining, and quadrant streaking on an as-needed basis.
- Ensured proper disposal of biohazard wastes.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues.
Lab Director
Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Trained and assisted graduate and undergraduate students in performing cancer cell culture work, performance of cell viability and proliferation assays. and western blotting.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Participated in weekly meetings discussing primary and secondary literature with a journal club comprised of 6 faculty members and 25 students.
Adjunct Instructor (EMS)
Mid-state Technical College
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Built relationships with students of EMT-Basic and Paramedic programs, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
- Instructed students in small group discussions on healthcare re related scenarios, providing evidence-based perspective.
- Assisted faculty as needed with set up and take down of supplies and equipment needed for clinical simulation.
- Participate in event and scenario planning meetings to provide technical expertise on scheduling, capabilities and limitations of equipment and facilities to meet course needs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of simulation lab environment.
- Performed 1-on-1 tutoring on ECG interpretation.
Registered Nurse Cardiovascular and Telemetry Unit
The Medical City
02.2010 - 10.2011
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions in accordance with policy.
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and notified appropriate medical team members.
- Monitored and adjusted specialized equipment used on patients and interpreted and recorded electronic displays.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed scheduled rounds on 10-bed telemetry section to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Performed as part of ACLS code team, in varying capacity as assigned by shift code captain.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Company Nurse
Sitel Eastwood
11.2008 - 02.2010
- Attended to patients in need of medical assistance by administration of first-aid to common workplace related illnesses and/or injuries, and dispensed over the counter medication upon patients requests.
- Accompanied patients who need prompt emergency care to nearest hospital.
- Accomplished reports on weekly patient census and medicine stock inventories.
- Performed sanitation check on food concessionaires together with other corporate departments.
- Updated health bulletin board on a monthly basis.
- Facilitated distribution of HMO cards in the absence of HMO representative.
- Supplied wellness materials and information to employees to prevent sickness, fatigue and mental burnout while fostering positive company culture.
- Assisted on-site physicians during bi-annual employee checkups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technician
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican College
03.2008
Skills
- ECG interpretation (12-lead/ Rhythm strip)
- Microsoft Office
- Arrhythmia detection on EGM
- Electrophysiology expertise
- Cardiac device programming
- Cardiac device education
- Cardiovascular anatomy
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy
- Defibrillator management
- Basic and Advance life support
- Use of programmers for Abbott, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and Biotronik
Accomplishments
EMS Dedication award- Mid-State technical College 2017.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Emergency Nurses Association
Certification
- BCEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- NREMT- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Basic Life Support for Health Care providers (expires 6/2022)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (expires 6/2022)
Licences
(Wisconsin) Registered Nurse 220249-30
(Wisconsin) Paramedic 70106765
Timeline
Cardiac Device RN
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Lab Prep
Northern Michigan University
08.2019 - Current
Lab Director
Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Adjunct Instructor (EMS)
Mid-state Technical College
09.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse Cardiovascular and Telemetry Unit
The Medical City
02.2010 - 10.2011
Company Nurse
Sitel Eastwood
11.2008 - 02.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technician
Mid-State Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northern Michigan University
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