Pamela Abascal
Horizon City,USA
Summary
Experienced in management of acute patient conditions, and providing comprehensive care plan for the pre and post operative patient in the acute setting. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Track record of strong assessment capabilities, effective communication, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
El Paso Southwestern Cardiovascular Associates
04.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with the cardiothoracic surgeons, physician assistants, and NPs to manage the patient in the acute setting for optimal care
- Follow up with the patients in the clinic and oversee their recovery prior to discharging to their long-term care provider once they have met the criteria from a surgical standpoint
- Collaborate with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for acutely ill patients.
- Provide critical evaluation of patients with cardiovascular disease in collaboration with cardio-thoracic surgeons, cardiologists and other practices
- Manage complex medication/treatment regimens with ICU staff to provide care and prioritize needs of the cardiac surgical patient
- Assessment of patient when consulted for intervention per cardiothoracic surgery in collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons in practice
- Providing information to the patient and families on surgical interventions presented for plan of care
Registered Nurse/NP Liaison
WBAMC
07.2014 - 10.2024
- Management of surgical contract at WBAMC to facilitate the process of scheduling surgical intervention for military community and dependents
- Assist with care of the patient in the ICU with the WBAMC staff to provide optimal care for the patient in recovery process in the acute setting
- Provide teaching and precept for the ICU staff to be able to care for the post open heart and heart valve replacement patient in the acute setting
- Assist with other practices at WBAMC to facilitate the scheduling of their surgical candidate patients
Cardiovascular Intensive Care RN
10.2007 - 07.2014
- Delivered patient care, education and telemetry monitoring and interpretation
- Assist with care of the patient in the CVICU along with other RNs as charge nurse
- Precept and provide teaching for the CVICU staff to be able to care for the post cardiothoracic surgical patient
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2005
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Collaborative practice
- Compassionate care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical decision making
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Direct patient care
- Diagnosis and treatment
Certification
Board Certified with ANCC as AGACNP
DEA certificate for prescriptive ability
ACLS and BLS certifications
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
El Paso Southwestern Cardiovascular Associates
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse/NP Liaison
WBAMC
07.2014 - 10.2024
Cardiovascular Intensive Care RN
10.2007 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
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