Charge Nurse , 7a CVICU
THR Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.