Krystal Charlton

• Assist with cardiac procedures, including diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, pacemakers, and AICDs
• Assist with a variety of vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures, including peripheral angiography, embolectomies, transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), IVC filters, and pulmonary embolism interventions
• Administered conscious sedation
• Circulating nurse during procedures
• Administered oral and IV cardiac medications
• · Experienced knowledge of cardiac medications, emergent medications and situations, managing multiple medication IV drips
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.

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• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.

• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 12 patients per day.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.

• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
• Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.