Scott Ward
Riverton
Summary
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse with extensive experience at VA Medical Center, excelling in hemodynamic monitoring and collaborative teamwork. Skilled in managing complex cardiac patients, while serving as a preceptor and Unit Education Coordinator for Cardiology.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
04.2005 - Current
- Assisted physicians in both the EP and cath labs 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.
- Assisted in the identification and treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including Heart Failure/Transplant, Anesthesia, EP and general Cardiology assisting in coordinating care of patients across the outpatient and inpatient spectrum.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cottonwood Hospital
03.1997 - 04.2005
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- I was the clinical nurse educator from 2000-2005. acting also as a preceptor to all new personnel. Certifications included: ERN, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, CCRN.
Agency Registered Nurse
Intermountain Critical Care Nurses
03.1997 - 04.2001
- Agency Nurse staffing Emergency Departments and ICU's across the Salt Lake Valley.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult moments in their healthcare journey, fostering trust and rapport.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in medical records.
- Managed time efficiently to prioritize patient needs while maintaining a high level of organization within a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices consistently to ensure quality care delivery and positive outcomes for patients.
- Worked in a diverse set of critical care environments requiring flexibility and strong clinical base of knowledge and interpersonal skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT12-1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2020
Skills
- Critical care nursing-I have worked in the ICU, Telemetry, Emergency and the med/surg units and serve as a resource for managing complicated Cardiac patients
- Hemodynamic monitoring- I am familiar with the ICU and telemetry monitoring systems as well as the monitoring systems in the EP/Cath labs
- Electronic charting- I am familiar with CPRS, BCMA, JLV, Synapse as well as the Cardiolab/Maclab charting system used in the Cath/EP labs
- Collaborative teamwork- Working with Physicians, Nurses, Anesthesia and Vendors in a dynamic critical care setting
- Skilled at managing Impella and balloon pump patients both at time of insertion and in the icu post insertion
Accomplishments
- Interim Nurse Manager of Cardiology Department
- Unit Education Coordinator since 2014
- Document and manage complications in the Cath/EP labs. Conducted M&M meetings that improved processes and communication between cath lab Staff, Physicians and other departments, such as Anesthesia.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
04.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cottonwood Hospital
03.1997 - 04.2005
Agency Registered Nurse
Intermountain Critical Care Nurses
03.1997 - 04.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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