
Compassionate RN with extensive experience at Advocate Sherman, specializing in electrophysiology. Expert in managing and troubleshooting advanced cardiac devices, while advocating for patient education and rights. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
I worked in the EP lab in the control room, monitoring intracardiac EKGs, provided RN sedation, circulated for procedures, scrubbed for device implantation
I managed cardiac devices on patients before, during and after procedures Interrogating, reprogramming and interpreting intracardiacs as needed
In the device clinic I interrogated devices including Medtronic, Boston, Abbott, and Biotronic devices I would trouble shoot and reprogram these devices with the collaboration of the physician, to maximize therapies and device functions as needed for patient wellness
I assisted with reading, and interpreting electronic transmissions from Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin I am a strong advocate for patient eduction, Explaining results that were found, answering patient questions, and offering reassurances to patients as needed