LYDIA OPANDE
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Cardiology
Houston,TX
1
Certification
13
Years of experience
1
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Dedicated Registered Nurse experienced in inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory surgery settings. Delivered high-quality patient care through expertise in cardiovascular health management, patient education, and acute cardiac care. Focused on fostering strong relationships with patients and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient satisfaction and healthcare delivery.
Work History
Cardiology Nurse.
3 Years- Knowledge of basic and interventional cardiology procedures
- Phone triaging, assessment, evaluation and supporting patient. Also maintain accurate and detailed patient record of assessment, intervention and progress.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare team in scheduling patients for procedures such as SCA, TEE, RHC, Peripheral Angiogram
- Discuss results and MD recommendations of diagnostic tests and imaging such as CTC A, Nuclear stress test, treadmill, Echocardiogram, EKG, Cardiac MRI, Cardiac PET and vascular readings.
- Educating patients and explaining complex medical information in a clear and understandable way on managing their heart conditions and leading heart-healthy lifestyle
- Juggling phone lines, coordinating calendars and Scheduling patients for follow-up visits, placing referrals and refilling medication in a timely manner.
Chemotherapy Nurse.
3 Years 1 Month- Perform Venipuncture, access implanted ports and maintained central lines catheter devices.
- Provide necessary education for patients before the administration of any treatment.
- Effectively manage the complex care of the hematology/Oncology adults, starting with an accurate assessment of the patient's condition prior to the administration of any chemotherapy/biotherapy agents. Assessed need for ordered, obtained and interpreted lab test
- Observed signs and symptoms and report to the physician reactions to treatment and changes in the physical condition.
- Provided patients with education focusing on possible side effects, symptom management and all other facets of the treatment process.
- Learnt to multitask without compromising patient care of timely administration of chemotherapy, monitoring patient condition, timely documentation and reporting any changes in patient condition.
Registered Nurse Gastroenterology
1 Year 7 Months- Helped prepare procedure room prior to each procedure, Assisted with "pulling" supplies, equipment and instruments for procedures after checking with physician concerning the equipment or supplies.
- Introduces self and team members to patients, identifies patient by using at least two identifiers (name and DOB), verbally and by checking ID bracelet. Offers a brief explanation of health team members' roles. Explains procedure.
- Monitors patient and records vital signs and level of consciousness throughout procedure. Monitors pain level.
- Administers medication per physician orders after repeating the order clearly and distinctly back to the ordering physician. Followed the IV sedation policy implemented in this organization.
- Assists in transporting or escorting patients to the procedure room.
Registered Nurse Gastroenterology.
2 Years 7 Months- Assisted in endoscopic procedures such as EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, EBUS, POEM, and bronchoscopy.
- IV start in Pre-op and procedural nurse administration of conscious sedation and monitoring of vital signs.
- Assisted with PEG placement, removal of foreign body, banding ligations and capsule endoscopy
- Provide bedside care in OR, ER and intensive care units during on-call hours. Act as relief charge RN when needed. Flexible in all area as a working charge RN to aid patient flow in pre-op, procedure and in recovery.
- Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac support life support techniques.
Registered Nurse ICU.
1 Year 1 Month- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests and communicated results with other healthcare providers.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Managed care for post-operative patients.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures at the bedside.
- Managed treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia. Also Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical.
2 Years 2 Months- Partnered with and worked collaboratively with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Reviewed and educated patient on plan of care, communicated critical and abnormal lab values to appropriate care team.
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy r
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Interventional cardiology
Cardiac monitoring
Patient assessment
Patient triage
Medication administration
Cardiac patient education
Care coordination
Electronic health records
Certification
BLS.
Timeline
Cardiology Nurse.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Cardiology
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Chemotherapy Nurse.
Kelsey-Seybold
05.2020 - 06.2023Read More
Registered Nurse Gastroenterology
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
10.2018 - 05.2020Read More
Registered Nurse Gastroenterology.
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Houston, TX
03.2016 - 10.2018Read More
Registered Nurse ICU.
Bayshore Medical Center Pasadena, TX
01.2015 - 02.2016Read More
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical.
Kindred Hospital Clear Lake Webster, TX
10.2013 - 12.2015Read More
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
01.2018Read More
College of the Mainland Texas City
Associate of Science from Nursing
01.2013Read More