Pennie Blair
Flower Mound
Summary
Registered Nurse with robust expertise in cardiac care, focusing on heart failure management, telehealth chronic disease management, and comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation through a holistic lens.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Intensive Cardiac Rehab
Medical City Denton
Denton
06.2015 - Current
- Conduct live group classes focused on cardiac and metabolic health, encompassing nutrition, exercise, mindset, goal setting, and stress management during patient workouts.
- Monitor EKG, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels to ensure patient safety.
- Counsel patients on medication usage and adherence for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborate with exercise physiologists and dietitians to enhance comprehensive cardiac recovery programs.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
Telehealth Nurse
Care Cycle Solutions
Dallas
02.2011 - 11.2015
- Conducted virtual assessments of patients using telehealth platforms across multiple states.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions through remote consultations.
- Collaborated with Home Health staff to evaluate patient status and address needs promptly.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies as necessary.
- Provided emotional support to foster positive behavior change.
- Instructed patients on proper use of home monitoring devices for effective remote oversight.
Cardiac ICU RN/Heart Failure Navigator
Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital
Plano
06.2009 - 06.2015
- Delivered critical care to postoperative cardiac surgery patients by managing ventilators and vasoactive drips.
- Monitored advanced devices, including IABP and temporary pacemakers, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Interpreted EKGs and hemodynamics to evaluate stability and detect complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address life-threatening emergencies effectively.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
All About Staffing
Irving
04.2003 - 06.2009
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients in Intensive Care Unit.
- Utilized advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures including bronchoscopies and central line placements.
- Monitored patient progress, responding promptly to critical physiological changes.
- Reported significant findings to attending physicians for timely intervention.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington
01.1997 - 06.2004
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery for open-heart thoracic surgeries.
- Promptly identified patient condition changes, reporting them to the physician on call.
- Prepared equipment for central line, arterial line, and pacemaker insertions and modifications.
- Assisted in the insertion of ventilators, tracheostomy tubes, chest tubes, and Swan Ganz catheters.
- Delivered bedside care to critically ill patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
- Managed emergency situations rapidly using evidence-based practices.
- Provided emotional reassurance to family members during critical or end-of-life scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX12-1996
Skills
- Vascular care and EKG monitoring
- Stress management and emotional support
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Telehealth assessments and patient management
- Team collaboration and case management
- Disease management and preventive health
- Patient education and counseling
Affiliations
- I love to spend time in nature with my husband and two kids hiking, swimming, biking or relaxing by the fire or on a beach.
Certification
- ACLS, BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Intensive Cardiac Rehab
Medical City Denton
06.2015 - Current
Telehealth Nurse
Care Cycle Solutions
02.2011 - 11.2015
Cardiac ICU RN/Heart Failure Navigator
Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2015
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
All About Staffing
04.2003 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.1997 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Texas College