Mary Westbrook
Sacramento
Summary
I am an experienced Gastroenterology Nurse with demonstrated clinical expertise, exceptional analytical and training skills, while enhancing patient care efficiency. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. I am eager to apply my problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to a new area of nursing specialty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento
12.2016 - Current
- Prepare outpatients and inpatients for endoscopy procedures by assessing patient’s overall health status, medical history, allergies, current medications, as well as measuring vital signs and starting IVs to ensure readiness for procedures. Ensure patients are properly prepared for their procedures and that the procedural team has all of the necessary information to perform the procedure safely.
- Assist in performing various endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy, Barrx/Radiofrequencyablation, and ERCP. Assist with therapeutic interventions such as biopsies, polypectomies, balloon dilations, stent placement, variceal banding, gastrostomy tube placement/replacement, and foreign body removal. Collect and properly handle specimens from patients. Ensure endoscopy equipment and supplies are available and prepared prior to procedures.
- Provide moderate sedation to patients during endoscopic procedures as well as Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Cardioversions, and Bronchoscopies while monitoring vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Provide post moderate sedation and post-anesthesia care and ensuring patients are stable and recovered from sedation prior to discharge. Educate patients on findings based on procedures completed.
- Exhibit leadership within the role of Charge Nurse.
- Provide break relief for nurses in pre-op, intra-op and post-op.
- Preceptor for students and new employees.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Mercy General Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Coordinate care of pre/post cardiovascular surgical patients (coronary artery bypass, valve repair/replacement, pacemaker insertions, etc).
- Administration, titration and monitoring of cardiac medications (amiodarone, milrinone, dopamine, dobutamine, diltiazem, etc.).
- Provide evidence-based care and education to patients with sepsis, diabetes, alcohol withdrawal, wound infections, respiratory complications, and more.
- Management of temporary pacemakers in emergency situations.
- Competent in identification and treatment of heart arrhythmias.
- Management of patients with Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
- Participate in multidisciplinary team rounds to facilitate congruent care.
- Thorough and timely documentation of nursing assessment, interventions, education and discharge instructions.
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING
American River College,
Sacramento
2014
Certification
REGISTERED NURSE
California
License No: 95057692
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento
12.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Mercy General Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2016
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