Rick Anderson RN BSN

• Cath Lab Lead RN- optimized staffing/assignment roles for other RN in department. Excelled in maintaining a steady, safe workflow for case optimization.
• Employed sound nursing practice to carry out nursing assessments, procedures and treatments for cardiac cath lab patients.
• Reduced post-procedural complication rates by providing attentive and thorough pre and post procedure care for patients.
• Responded to emergency situations (STEMI) with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  

Cardiac cath lab

• Prep, treat, and recover patients undergoing Cardiac catheterization procedure.
• Scrub with Physician as first assist during Cardiac catheterization procedure
• Care for the Urgent MI (STEMI) patient

• Provided hands on teaching of Medical device and its benefits
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Cardiac ICU- Manage and provide care for following patients:

• Intubated/vent dependant
• Moderate/Deep sedation
• Vasoactive agents
• CABG/Valve replacement
• STEMI
• Post code/Therapeutic hypothermia protocol
• EPS/Cardiac Catheterization post procedure recovery
• Impella management
• IABP management
• FloTrac
• Arterial Line monitoring/Management