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Shirley Brewer

Bend,OR

Summary

I am a RN with years of Cath Lab and ICU experience with an excellent track record at St Charles Medical Center, adept in vascular access management and critical assessment skills. Experienced in hemodynamic monitoring emergent cardiac situations as well as experience in administering conscious sedation, high alert drugs both pre and post recovery..

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cath Lab RN

St Charles Medical Center
09.2001 - 06.2023


  • Direct patient care in administering conscious sedation medications, of complex and emergent patients,as well as, monitoring post procedure, including assessment of levels of consciousness and management of puncture sites .
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and interventional procedures, coordinating medications and assisting in equipment setup
  • Responsible for documenting and recording procedure details, supplies and patient responses.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and strong critical thinking skills in managing complex interventional cardiac, neuro and vascular cases, in emergent situations

CCU

St Vincents Hospital
06.1998 - 09.2001
  • Direct patient care of critically ill cardiac patients, including managing drips and lines of complex medications.
  • Assisted physicians with complex procedures such as central line insertions or intubations of patients requiring advanced support measures,
  • Direct patient care in ICVR post procedure of cardiac cath lab patients. Responsibilities included removing femoral sheaths management of high alert medications, such as Reopro and Heparin.

Registered Nurse

Adventist Hospital
05.1996 - 06.1998
  • Direct patient care of various ages and complexity on a med/surgical floor.
  • Performed assessments, monitoring and medication administration.
  • Assessment of surgical wounds and bandage changes
  • Responsible for inserting and maintaining iv sites and all drips and lines.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mt Hood Community College/University of New York
Gresham, OR
02.1996

Skills

  • Critical Assessment Skills
  • Vascular Access Management
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • ACLS
  • Management and Knowledge of High Alert Drugs
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Pre-and Post-Procedure Care

Certification

Advance Cardiac Life Support

Timeline

Cath Lab RN

St Charles Medical Center
09.2001 - 06.2023

CCU

St Vincents Hospital
06.1998 - 09.2001

Registered Nurse

Adventist Hospital
05.1996 - 06.1998

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mt Hood Community College/University of New York

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