Richard McNelis
Missoula,MT
Summary
Expert Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse with proven clinical knowledge and judgment. Highly trained in cardiac procedures and successful at keeping patients comfortable for invasive work. Attentive to both patients' clinical needs and staff members procedural requirements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately interpreting and analyzing cardiac electrophysiology studies.
- Managed a high volume caseload while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and clinical accuracy.
- Assisted in complex ablations, resulting in successful treatment of arrhythmias for numerous patients.
- Provided full range of nursing care to patients with complex care needs.
- Ensured accurate medication administration during EP procedures, reducing potential adverse events or complications.
- Reduced complications with careful monitoring of patients during EP procedures, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary.
- Acted as patient advocate to assist with patient self-determination.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
07.2015 - 07.2022
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
- Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating pre-and post-procedure activities for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
- Assisted in the identification and treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Contributed to successful procedure outcomes through expert administration of conscious sedation under physician guidance.
Pacemaker Clinic Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Expert clinical experience in all device programmers, including: Medtronic, St. Jude, Biotronik, and Boston Scientific.
- Facilitated continuity of care by effectively communicating with primary healthcare providers regarding pertinent clinical findings and collaborating on optimal treatment strategies.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and open communication channels that foster trust.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of each patient.
- Enhanced the efficiency of the clinic by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resource allocation.
Medtronic Clinical Specialist/PDR Pacemaker Clinic
Medtronics, Inc.
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Streamlined workflow processes within clinical teams by implementing innovative technologies and best practices that resulted in improved efficiency and reduced error rates.
- Gave presentations to conference attendees, clinicians, and administrators.
- Visited assigned accounts, identified, and trained clinical champions and established relationships with key decision makers.
- Enhanced clinical team performance by providing continuous training on new medical devices and procedures.
IHI Pacemaker RN Clinical Coordinator
Providence Health & Services
06.2004 - 06.2011
- Directed the daily operations at facility caring for over four thousand device patients, the largest in Western Montana
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff
- Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements
- Coordinated delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflow and facilitating positive outcomes from both patients and families
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
St. Patrick Hospital
06.2001 - 06.2004
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements within the cardiovascular unit resulting in increased efficiency without compromising patient safety or quality of care delivered.
- Consistently maintained regulatory compliance within the cardiovascular unit through meticulous adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based nursing protocols by participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives on the cardiovascular unit.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when making decisions related to patient care, resulting in timely interventions and improved outcomes for high-risk patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT06.2001
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Delegation and Motivation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- BLS/ACLS certified
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
09.2022 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
07.2015 - 07.2022
Pacemaker Clinic Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
06.2013 - 07.2015
Medtronic Clinical Specialist/PDR Pacemaker Clinic
Medtronics, Inc.
06.2011 - 06.2013
IHI Pacemaker RN Clinical Coordinator
Providence Health & Services
06.2004 - 06.2011
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
St. Patrick Hospital
06.2001 - 06.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salish Kootenai College
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