
Board Certified, Registered Cardiovascular Nurse with extensive clinical experience working with cardiovascular patients in all phases of care. Cardiac experience includes managing critically ill patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Emergency Departments as well as performing Non-invasive cardiac outpatient procedures. Proficiency in all modes of Nuclear and Echo Stress testing. Lead RN for Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation monitoring and educating post-operative, post intervention, MI, CHF, pulmonary and heart transplant patients. Responsible for educating hospital employees and the community regarding the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program through presentations and participation in health fairs. Excellent assessment skills with an aptitude for reading 12 lead electrocardiograms. Leadership experience includes heading certification efforts for the Cardiac Rehabilitation department, revising and updating the policy and procedures manual yearly, preceptor to new employees and students in the Cardio-pulmonary Rehabilitation Department, Cardiac Catheterization Lab and the Cardiac Stress Lab. Participated in the development of formal education for Invasive Radiology students, and developed an orientation manual for the Cardiac