Mikhail Garin
Everett,WA
Summary
Professional nurse with extensive experience in cardiology. Known for precise patient monitoring and delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Collaborative team player who adapts seamlessly to changing conditions and prioritizes excellent patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Imaging Center
Evergreen Health Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
- Proficient in RN supervision and performance of:
- Nuclear stress tests (Myocardial perfusion studies) utilizing Regadenoson (Lexiscan) and Adenosine
- Administering reversal agents such as IV Aminophylline and IV Caffeine
- Dobutamine stress tests
- Stress Echoes (Bruce, modified Bruce, and Naughton Protocols)
- Bubble studies
- Definity studies
- Federal Aviation Administration clearance testing
- Professionally reporting abnormal results to Cardiologists
Registered Nurse, Diagnostic Imaging/Intervention
Evergreen Health Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2020
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Experienced in the RN role for the following procedures:
- Coronary angiogram (diagnostic and interventional)
- Peripheral angiogram (diagnostic and interventional)
- Neurovascular angiogram (diagnostic and interventional)
- Interventional Radiology (diagnostic and interventional)
- Supporting procedures in ancillary departments:
- Nuclear Medicine (Stress Tests)
- Ultra Sound, CT, X-ray, MRI (Drain placements, biopsy, needle aspiration, diagnostic testing)
- Electronic Medical Record:
- Cerner Power Chart, Mac Lab, Capacity Management, Epic
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Enhanced team efficiency with thorough pre-procedure preparation, ensuring all necessary equipment was available and functional.
- Reduced patient anxiety by explaining catheterization procedures, addressing concerns, and answering questions in a compassionate manner.
- Exemplified excellence in nursing practice by consistently adhering to established guidelines for patient care within the cardiac cath lab setting.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic angiograms, coronary interventions, peripheral vascular procedures, pacemaker insertions, and other complex cath lab cases for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert cardiac cath lab nursing care during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care instructions, promoting faster recovery times and reducing potential complications.
- Minimized infection risks by adhering strictly to aseptic techniques throughout all cath lab processes.
- Experienced in the RN role for the following procedures:
- Coronary angiogram (diagnostic and interventional)
- Peripheral angiogram (diagnostic and interventional)
- Carotid angiogram (diagnostic and interventional)
- Right heart catheterization
- CTO
- TAVR
- EKOS
- Watchman
- Temp pacemaker placement
- Permanent device placement (Pacemaker and ICD)
- Laser lead extraction
- Highly competent in the use of:
- Impella CP, RP, and 5.0
- Maquet Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Zoll Innercool
- Rotablator
- CSI - Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System (Coronary
and peripheral) - EKOS
- Experienced in the preparation and safe administration of:
- IV Versed and Fentanyl
- IV Amiodarone, Ephinephrine, Levophed, Neosynephrine, Adenosine (for
functional measurements), Angiomax, Integrilin, Lidocaine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, Nitroglycerin - IC Adenosine, Nicardipine, Nipride
- Radial “cocktail” (Verapamil, Nitro, Heparin)
- Electronic Medical Record:
- Epic, Mac Lab, Cardio Lab, McKesson
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Provide expert care for trauma and critically ill patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Port Access trained
- Chairman of Emergency Department Unit Based Council (UBC)
- Member of Emergency Department Peer Case Review
- Member of Disaster Preparedness Group
Member of Interview Panel - Nominated for “Rising Star” Nurse of the year award
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2023
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- High level of autonomy
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Collaborative teamwork
- Professionalism and ethics
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Radiation safety awareness
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Imaging Center
Evergreen Health Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Diagnostic Imaging/Intervention
Evergreen Health Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
06.2015 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
09.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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