Maria Lebi
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dedicated Cardiac Stepdown Nurse with a proven track record at Washington Hospital Center. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and communication skills, excelling in fast-paced environments. Renowned for delivering compassionate care and educating patients on cardiac conditions, significantly enhancing recovery outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Washington Hospital Center
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Excellent time management and prioritization while caring for 5-6 patients
- Accurately documenting all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Care of cardiac patients post heart catheterization and CABG.
- Management of cardiac drips including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Metoprolol, Insulin, etc.
- Educating patient and families on various cardiac conditions/diseases and treatment plans
- Delivering compassionate care to patients and their families and work with them to develop individualized plan of care
- Evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions by regularly reassessing patient needs and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Supporting new nursing staff by serving as a preceptor and mentor, sharing knowledge of best practices in cardiac stepdown care.
- Assisting physicians during diagnostic procedures and treatments, providing skilled support for optimal results.
- Demonstrating strong clinical judgment in assessing and interpreting data for improved decision-making, leading to better patient outcomes.
- Providing prompt response to emergency situations, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients and prevent further complications.
- Improving patient outcomes by implementing individualized care plans for cardiac patients.
- Explaining course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educating family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Providing skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managing patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland
Baltimore, MD12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C.Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Acute care expertise
- Strong work ethic and dependable team member
- Medication administration including injections
- Strong communication skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Data entry
- Proficient with electronic medical records
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- BLS
References
Anthony Pruitt-Previous supervisor
Phone: 703-927-7387
Email: apruitt@foxhallmedicine.com
Sierra Jackson, RN, Preceptor
Phone: 970-456-3619
Email: sierra.s.jackson@medstar.net
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Washington Hospital Center
02.2024 - Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Catholic University of America
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