PRISCILLA DAMIAN
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Diligent with background in Caring Cardiac Nurse with 8 years of nursing experience in multiple areas including observation, home health, surgical, and CardioVascular ICU, Preoperative and Post-operative Care. Successfully contributed to patient recovery and enhanced care protocols. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and compassionate communication. Trained in critical care and designing individualized care plans for patient success. Great multitasking skills and a fantastic eye for detail. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care and patient assistance during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional flexible skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, PRE-OP/PACU/INPATIENT
Insight Surgical Hospital
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Enhanced patients' healing & recovery post-surgery by implementing physical therapy techniques, wound care management, & post-operative rehabilitation exercises using rehabilitation equipment, health monitoring devices, & pain management technology such as Ultrasound machines, Blood pressure monitors, Pulse oximeters, & TENS units.
- Streamlined patient care needs, prioritized treatment, & optimized patient flow using EMR system & patient scheduling software.
- Effectively captured all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, & follow-up care using EMR, paper charts, & custom software tools.
- Monitored patients' temperature, pulse, & blood pressure to proactively detect abnormalities & effectively track health indicators using a thermometer, blood pressure cuff.
- Leveraged strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care incorporating critical thinking, data analysis skills, & medical expertise.
- Championed patient well-being & enhanced outcomes through collaboration with a team of Registered Nurses, fostering a holistic approach to healthcare.
- Interacted with patients to collect medical information & measure their vital signs, weight, & height using EMR, EHR, Excel, & paper-based methods.
- Documented patients' medical history, vital statistics, & test results in medical records with accurate recording processes, including regular audits & cross-verification with the medical team.
RN, TRAVEL NURSE
Moses Cone; Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw the comprehensive review of post-operative orders, continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, facilitated the setup of PCA & fluids, & guided patients to the unit for optimal outcomes using EMR system, Vital signs monitor, PCA pump, ultimately reducing recovery time.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize diagnoses & develop well-coordinated treatment approaches using EMR systems, Treatment planning software, & Telemedicine platforms resulting in improved recovery rates, enhanced treatment effectiveness, & streamlined healthcare processes.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and Valve procedures.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
RN, CVICU
Banner Boswell Medical Center
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN; HOME HEALTH
Celestial Care
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs, including blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition, including adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN; OBSERVATION UNIT
Banner Boswell Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers, & social workers, to assess patients, determine individual needs, & develop care plans using Electronic Health Records (EHR), Healthcare Management Software, & Patient Assessment Tools.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Education
Masters - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Phoenix, AZ12.2016
Skills
- ICU/CVICU
- Vent Management
- Skilled Cardiac Care Nurse
- Chest Tube Management
- IABP/Impella/Ventricular Assist Devices
- ACLS/BLS
- EMR
- EKG/telemetry monitoring
- Postoperative Care Intravenous therapy
- Vasopressor Support
- Patient and family advocacy
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Infection Control
- Pain/Sedation management
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Arizona RN License (Compact)
- Michigan RN License (Single State)
- Advanced are Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Romanian
Professional Working
Timeline
RN, PRE-OP/PACU/INPATIENT
Insight Surgical Hospital
11.2023 - 08.2025
RN, TRAVEL NURSE
Moses Cone; Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2022
RN, CVICU
Banner Boswell Medical Center
05.2019 - 01.2022
RN; OBSERVATION UNIT
Banner Boswell Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2019
RN; HOME HEALTH
Celestial Care
01.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Masters - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University