Terri McCanless, APRN

• Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic health records, contributing to comprehensive patient care continuity.
• Monitored telemetry rhythms and recognized cardiac changes requiring prompt intervention.
• Administered multiple medications and titrated treatments per physician orders and protocols related to all body systems and treatments.
• Coordinated care with cardiologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams for complex cardiac patients with relation to CABG, pacemaker, heart catheterizations,
• Educated patients and families on Cardiovascular disease, renal disease, liver disease, heart failure management, life after CABG, pacemaker surgery's, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Performed comprehensive assessments, documenting cardiac status, symptoms, and response to care.
• Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for multiple patients daily.
• Assessed med-surg patients, prioritized care plans, and responded promptly to changing clinical conditions.

Prioritized nursing tasks across multiple patients and multiple medical illness to maintain safe, consistent bedside care.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels health illness and individual needs.
• Monitored pt pre and post-procedure recovery and responded quickly to changes in patient status.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary care with providers, therapists, and case management teams.

• Administered medications, IV therapies, and treatments while following hospital safety and infection control protocols.
• Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans based on vital signs, symptoms, and clinical changes.
• Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and case managers to support timely treatment decisions.
• Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and self-care practices.
• Administered medications and monitored responses in alignment with physician orders.

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