Theresa Hamlin
Findlay,OH
Summary
Dynamic Cardiovascular Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Blanchard Valley Hospital, excelling in critical care nursing and compassionate communication. Achieved reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education. Proficient in telemetry monitoring and cardiac rehabilitation, fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Experienced with cardiovascular patient care, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate nursing. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to manage complex conditions and support patient recovery. Track record of effective team collaboration and delivery of high-quality care in dynamic environments.
Healthcare professional with solid background in cardiovascular nursing. Known for effectively managing patient care and collaborating with teams to achieve optimal results. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving needs of patients and healthcare settings. Proficient in critical care and patient education, valued for empathy and clinical judgment.
Professional nurse experienced in cardiovascular care. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and emergency response. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and prepared for high-pressure environments.
Diligent Cardiovascular Registered Nurse with background in cardiovascular nursing. Proven ability to manage complex patient cases and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated expertise in patient care and critical thinking skills, contributing to successful patient outcomes.
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse with 10 years of specialized advanced practice experience working alongside cardiologists to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care for patients with acute and chronic heart maladies. Possesses high level of education and training to diagnose, treat and manage conditions that affect complex cardiovascular system. Promotes optimal cardiovascular health through health counseling, screening and stress tests and disease prevention and management strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Blanchard Valley Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2025
- Managed hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions by evaluating and monitoring pacemakers and defibrillators.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Liaised with health teams to support patient access to tests and procedures to prevent heart disease, promote health, address acute, and episodic interventions and offer rehabilitative and palliative care referrals.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
- Safely administered medications while adhering to strict protocols for dosage calculation, administration techniques, and documentation requirements.
- Supported families during times of crisis by providing emotional support, answering questions, and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Monitored patient vital signs using electrocardiograms and other advanced equipment to foster telemetry care.
Charge Nurse
Promedica Lake Park
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques among staff, leading to improved job satisfaction and reduced absenteeism.
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
St Luke Hospital
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Facilitated interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient progress, challenges, and potential discharge plans as appropriate.
- Increased staff morale on the Medical-Surgical floor through regular recognition of outstanding performance and fostering a supportive work environment.
- Ensured timely completion of required documentation for each patient encounter per regulatory and hospital guidelines.
- Maintained Joint Commission compliance within the Medical-Surgical department by adhering to established policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Evaluated nursing performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted training programs as needed.
- Advocated for patients'' needs by effectively communicating their concerns to appropriate healthcare providers and specialists within the hospital system.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN10-2027
Registered Nursing
Walden University
Perrysburg, OH05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-1995
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate communication
- Critical care nursing
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Defibrillator operation
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cardiovascular assessment
- Heart failure management
- Stress test administration
- Cardiac medication administration
- Ventricular assist device management
- Blood gas analysis
- Peripheral vascular disease care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Compassionate care
- Health promotion
Certification
- Basic Life Support- Blanchard Valley Hospital/RQI
- Advanced Life Support, Blanchard Valley Hospital/RQI
Timeline
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Blanchard Valley Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2025
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
St Luke Hospital
05.2014 - 02.2015
Charge Nurse
Promedica Lake Park
03.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Walden University
Registered Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
The Ohio State University
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