LORI CHAUVIN
38383 Brown Road Prairieville,LA
Summary
Highly skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse with experience in high-pressure hospital setting. Demonstrated ability in managing complex cardiac cases, ensuring patient comfort during invasive procedures, maintaining strict adherence to all safety protocols. Strengths include critical thinking, leadership skills, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2021 - Current
- Led the heart alert team on emergency heart cases.
- Provided education pre- and post-procedures.
- Managed conscious sedation, monitored recovery.
- Partnered with physicians, interventional cardiology teams developed optimized care plans.
Registered Nurse – Cardiology CCDU / HVAU
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2015 - 06.2021
- Directed a high-volume, noninvasive cardiology procedure unit to enhance patient care.
- Served as charge nurse, lead RN, overseeing the clinical team's performance.
- Administered conscious sedation, monitored vital signs, and airway for TEE and cardioversion procedures, prioritizing patient safety.
Registered Nurse – Telemetry / Cardiac Cath Lab
North Oaks Medical Center
Hammond, LA
01.2010 - 05.2015
- Monitored telemetry patients, circulator for cardiac catheterization procedures, and administered conscious sedation.
- Assisted in emergency situations by delivering critical interventions.
- Trained new staff on lab protocols and established safety practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing
Hammond, LASkills
- Peripheral and device implants
- Left heart cath with complex interventions
- IABP and Impella operation
- LA appendage closures PFO closures
- A-fib/flutter management
- PVCs and VT/SVT ablations
- Mitral valve repairs
- Cardioversion techniques
- Conscious sedation administration
- Complex drip titration
- Emergency cardiac care
- Cardiac monitoring skills
- Team collaboration skills
- Medication administration expertise
- Time management skills
- Clinical judgment proficiency
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- BC-CV (Board Certified – Cardiovascular Nursing)
Awards
Top 100 Nurses in Louisiana (2022), 2021 Honoree, Baton Rouge District Nursing Association
Affiliations
Shared Governance Core council: Recruitment Development & Retention Chairman 2020-2023 Our Lady of the Lake
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – Cardiology CCDU / HVAU
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse – Telemetry / Cardiac Cath Lab
North Oaks Medical Center
01.2010 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing