Melanie MacGregor

Cath lab staging pre and post care of

Femoral and radial approach cardiac catheterizations

Peripheral angiograms

Carotid angiograms

Electrophysiology studies

TEE's and cardioversion

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
• Served as relief charge nurse as needed
• On boarded and mentored new staff members

Staff nurse cardiovascular Unit (CVU)

Primary care nurse for patients pre and post open heart surgery

• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
• Educated patients and families on care plans and health management.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health
• outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Served as charge nurse 2019 - 2022