Marcia Pressler

• Utilized my professional skills in assessing and reporting changes to physicians. Monitored telemetry and addressed any changes to physicians. Initiated and maintained cardiac drips intravenously with continuous monitoring. Recovered post heart catherization patients. Utilized professional skills to maintain and discontinue TR bands on arteries. Assisted team members as needed. Remained current on ACLS and BLS through RQI per facility policy. but not limited to cardiziem, Amiodarone, heparin. Intravenously. Initiated Tikasyn and Sotalol per protocol.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Utilized and enhanced professional skills in ICU and Telemetry units across the United States. Travel nursed continuously for 7 years while maintaining professional skills and certifications.

I worked cardiac catheter lab pre/post utilizing professional skills for patients undergoing an array of procedures. Assessed, monitored, and recovered patients post procedure. Assisted physician with procedures per hospital policy. Manual arterial sheath removal and maintained hemostasis. Collaborated with team members to maintain patient’s continuity of care. .