Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
Assisted in Cardiac Rhythm Management therapeutic device implantation, testing and programming of these devices.
Performed device checks in the clinical, ER, and surgical environments, making programming changes as appropriate.
Assisted other teams in Minnesota, and all four surrounding states as needed on a frequent basis.
Registered Nurse-Cardiac Services
Saint Mary’s Hospital Medical Center
08.2006 - 07.2015
Patient advocate who understands Cardiac Electrophysiology. In addition to nursing duties, I scrubbed, monitored and circulated complex EP studies/ablations, assisted with all Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Meriter Hospital
03.2004 - 07.2006
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
Created work schedule to staff 25 FTE's to staff 2 cath labs, 1 EP lab, the Medical Imaging Department, as well as a pre/post pa hold unit
Integrated evidence-based nursing into practice environment for 15 nurses.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Cath/EP Lab Registered Nurse
Meriter Hospital
02.1999 - 03.2004
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Installed bare metal, drug-eluting and bioabsorbable stents throughout vascular system.
Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Meriter Hospital
08.1995 - 02.1999
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.