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Leesa Wilson

Abbott Northwestern, CVICU/Cath-EP Lab
St Paul,MN
15
years of professional experience

Dedicated Cardiac Cath Lab Registered nurse with proven experience managing complex cardiovascular procedures in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Seeking an Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager role to provide strong clinical leadership, coordinate daily operations, support interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentor staff while promoting exceptional patient safety, operational efficiency, and continuous quality improvement.

Work History

Registered Nurse

6 Years 6 Months
Abbott Northwestern, CVICU/Cath-EP Lab | 02.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services
  • Managed care of patients' peri-operative stages of open heart, endovascular implant/repair, and mechanical assist implantation (VAD, Impella, IABP, ECMO)
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, alongside LVAD coordinator, to ensure competency of skill and knowledge.
  • Provided mentorship to peers to troubleshoot both patient and device complications.

Registered Nurse

7 Years 8 Months
Lakeland Regional Health, CVICU | 11.2011 - 07.2019
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Supervised and managed daily unit operations of 20 bed ICU
  • Managed patient care peri-operatively for coronary artery bypass, open and endovascular valve replacements and repairs
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Managed cardiovascular patients with mechanical support devices (ECMO, VAD, Impella, IABP)

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Benedictine University | Lisle, IL | 05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | 12-2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cochise College | Sierra Vista, AZ | 05-2011

Skills

Charge Nurse experience
STEMI and emergent cardiac interventions
Hemodynamic monitoring
Conscious/Moderate sedation
Conflict resolution
Team coordination and patient flow
Staff education and precepting
Complex Information Interpretation
Clinical Quality Improvement
Excellent communication under pressure

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Abbott Northwestern, CVICU/Cath-EP Lab
02.2020 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse

Lakeland Regional Health, CVICU
11.2011 - 07.2019Read More

Benedictine University

Master of Science from Nursing
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Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Cochise College

Associate of Science from Nursing
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Leesa Wilson