Proficient Cath Lab RN with 40+ years of Nursing experience in Cath Lab, CVICU, ICU, Home Health Care settings. Highly motivated person. Outgoing professional RN with a track background that includes management, training,direct nursing care for cardiac patients young and elderly ,and preceptor responsibilities . Dedicated RN professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. RN that seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Venice Regional Bayfront Medical Health
Venice, FL
09.2014 - Current
2014- present : For past 8 years, performing roles of RN Circulating in Cath Lab providing nursing care to Cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic angiograms, PCI/Interventions elective and during STEMI/Emergency situations, High risk and diagnostic cases, and Device Implanting. Proficient using Medications during these procedures as well as fractional Flow reserve test.
Performed roles of Monitoring and documentations during procedures using MACLAB system.
Performed role RN circulating during Watchman, TAVR, atherectomy , Laser, CSI for cardiac patients and for peripheral cases.
Assisting during insertion of Impella, IABP.
Served as Preceptor for new employees. Served as Nurse leader or resource nurse assisting management when needed.
2003-2014 : was nurse leader in CVICU unit for 11 years providing comprehensive cardio-pulmonary care during immediate recovering Cardiothoracic surgeries, Device implanting , and caring for very ill Cardiac patients , proficient in CRRT, Ventilator care, IABP, Impella, did care of patients with LVAD few times but not often enough to became proficient.
Served as preceptor for new employees.
From 1992- 2003: performed comprehensive care for critically ill patients in cardiac-Medical and surgical ICU. Working with Ventilators and Neuro-surgical patients.
Served as Preceptor for new employees.
During 1998-2003: was continue working in ICU with critically ill patients on PRN basis in various Hospitals in area of Sarasota to Fort Myers Florida.
Provided Hospitals and Home services Inserting PICC/Midlines for IV Therapy and served as IV therapy Preceptor.
Case manager for Home Health care for Venice Hospital Home care and Able Care Home Care; providing home care management to post cardiothoracic surgery patients and served as Clinical Coordinator of Cardiac Specialty Team. Developed and served as Clinical Coordinator for Comprehensive CHF Home care program provided to patients from Port Charlotte to Sarasota County with great success.
1994-1997: Worked as Flight Nurse with charter airline for patient transport.
1989-1991: Off work post MVA / Recovering
1986-1989: Worked as LPN providing care to patients in Med-Surgical Unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anglo-American Nursing School
Lima - Peru
12.1980
Skills
Team Player
Easy to work with others / Fast learner
Strong clinical Judgment
Certified in Critical Care / CCRN
Registered RN in State of Florida since 1989
Intravenous therapy expertise
Extensive Nursing Experience
Fluent in English and Spanish
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Acute care expertise
Accomplishments
Recipient of " Outstanding Service Award " in recognition for dedication and continuous contributions to the essence of company values in service to the community.
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