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Susan Hoelscher

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Dedicated Cardiac Cath Lab and CVOR RN with over 40 years of experience in cardiac nursing, recognized for exceptional communication and leadership skills. Proven ability to thrive in high-stress environments while utilizing critical thinking to enhance patient safety and care. Notable achievements include consistently receiving excellent performance reviews and commendations for problem-solving in a dynamic cardiac specialty. Committed to advancing patient-centered care through teamwork and compassionate practice.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

Christus Heart Center
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2022 - Current
  • Provide pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care for patients undergoing a variety of procedures, including diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures, and the implantation of cardiac devices, such as pacemakers and ICDs.
  • I act as the infection control interventionist for the facility, and I participated in numerous quality improvement studies aimed at improving patient outcomes.
  • I conduct the monthly medication and supply inventory, and I am in charge of ordering and maintaining medications for the facility, including Class II narcotics.
  • Work closely with the facility director to create and update policies and procedures, to prepare for, and successfully pass AAAHC and laboratory (COLA) surveys.

Staff Nurse

Corpus Christi Medical Center
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2018 - 07.2025
  • Circulated a large variety of cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures, including high-risk PCI, TAVR, EVAR, and TEVAR procedures, EP studies, ablations, and device implantation, as well as diagnostic procedures such as transesophageal echocardiograms and cardioversions.
  • Proficient in operating and troubleshooting equipment, such as MedRad injectors, the Volcano imaging system, and assisting in the insertion of the Impella and IABP left ventricular assist devices.
  • Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation and administering cardiac medications specific to a wide variety of cardiac procedures.
  • Experienced in monitoring and responding to complications and emergency situations in a quick and efficient manner.
  • Assessed and prepared patients preoperatively, and provided postoperative care and discharge teaching.

CVOR Travel Nurse

Mercy Medical Center Sioux City
Sioux City, IA
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for circulating a variety of cardiovascular, thoracic, and endovascular procedures during a 13-week assignment period.
  • Participated in the open heart and trauma call schedule.
  • Assisted in developing, precepting, and mentoring a new and developing open-heart team.
  • When the surgery schedule allowed, I assisted in the short-stay unit and the pain clinic by preparing patients for various procedures and recovering them in the immediate post-op period.

CVOR Service Coordinator

Christus Spohn Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2002 - 05.2018
  • In charge of coordinating and facilitating a very busy, dynamic surgery schedule in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Functioned in a leadership role and acted as a liaison between the open heart team, the CVICU, surgeons, anesthesia, and the peri-operative management team.
  • Instrumental in developing and promoting an environment conducive to effective communication and mutual respect among all team members.
  • Responsible for researching and purchasing specialized equipment, instrumentation, and supplies while staying within the operational budget.
  • Regularly met with various vendors and consultants, and participated in our value analysis committee.
  • Played a vital role in the development and implementation of the minimally invasive cardiac surgery program at Spohn Shoreline in 2011.
  • In collaboration with the CV surgeons, cardiologists, and cardiac cath lab team, we developed and implemented the first TAVR program in Corpus Christi in 2015.
  • Instrumental in designing and planning the construction of three new, innovative multimillion-dollar cardiovascular OR suites, which opened in November 2017.
  • Played a crucial role in precepting and mentoring new nurses and technicians in the cardiovascular specialty.

Legal Nurse

Donnel Abernethy & Kieschnick
Corpus Christi, TX
06.1999 - 07.2002
  • Utilized nursing expertise to thoroughly comb through medical records and decipher medical terminology to create accurate chronological timelines and summaries to assist attorneys in defending complicated medical liability cases.
  • Attended depositions, and assisted in familiarizing attorneys with the hospital environment, its policies, and procedures.

CVOR Staff RN

Christus Spohn Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX
09.1986 - 05.1999
  • Circulated and scrubbed a variety of surgical cases, including general and orthopedics, while obtaining a unique set of skills and knowledge in the cardiothoracic and vascular specialty.
  • Proudly participated in the training and development of nurses and surgical technicians to create the first open-heart team at Spohn Shoreline.

Education

Nursing

University of Alberta Hospital School of Nursing
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
01-1983

Skills

  • Exceptional critical thinking skills
  • Effective communicator and loyal team member
  • Experienced Leader and Preceptor
  • Proficient in conscious sedation
  • Hemodyamic monitoring and interpretation ability
  • Experienced in Infection Control practices
  • Extensive experience in rapid response to emergency situations

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Christus Heart Center
10.2022 - Current

Staff Nurse

Corpus Christi Medical Center
10.2018 - 07.2025

CVOR Travel Nurse

Mercy Medical Center Sioux City
05.2018 - 10.2018

CVOR Service Coordinator

Christus Spohn Shoreline
09.2002 - 05.2018

Legal Nurse

Donnel Abernethy & Kieschnick
06.1999 - 07.2002

CVOR Staff RN

Christus Spohn Shoreline
09.1986 - 05.1999

Nursing

University of Alberta Hospital School of Nursing

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