Victoria Giles

• Cardiac & Hemodynamic Monitoring: Continuously monitor and interpret ECG rhythms, telemetry, and vital signs to catch arrhythmias or instability early.
• Post-Operative Care: Managed chest tubes, pacing wires, surgical wound sites, and central venous lines to ensure optimal recovery and minimize complications.
• medication administration: titration and administration of critical cardiac and vascular medications.
• Patient Transitions: Coordinated step-down transfers from CTICU, stabilizing patients for safe discharge and promoting continuity of care.
• Collaboration & Education: Work closely with cardiologists, surgeons, peers and respiratory therapists while educating patients and families on cardiac lifestyle recovery. Precepting new hires and providing resources as a charge nurse.

Essential Skills & Certifications to List

• Technical Skills: ECG/Telemetry interpretation, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, IV therapy, and chest tube management.
• Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

• Conducted pre-screening assessments for patients
• Administered Performed covid swab to facilitate accurate testing tests for patients
• Executed Covid testing procedures for accurate results
• Captured test results for further analysis
• Performed data entry for patient records

• Commended for consistent delivery of empathetic care, chart accuracy, effective team collaboration and patient relations.
• Provided compassionate personal care support for patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance.
• Monitored patient comfort and reported condition changes promptly to nursing staff.

• Provided high-quality patient care as a CNA in rehabilitation, home healthcare, and nursing home settings.
• Maintained patient dignity and minimized discomfort while performing bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags, and bathing.
• Commended for consistent delivery of empathetic care, chart accuracy, effective team collaboration and patient relations.
• Manage time and scheduling of patients' visits accurately and efficiently.

• Acted as floor nurse in the operating room during major surgical procedures.
• Obtained and documented patient family and personal information to ensure accurate medical records.
• Admitted and discharged patients in the surgical unit accurately.
• Administered medication and scheduled medication accurately.
• Documented recovery process, difficulties, and progress of patients and reported to doctor.
• Set up surgeries for specific procedures, ensuring availability of necessary supplies and equipment for optimal outcomes.
• Respectful towards patients' rights, beliefs, privacy and concerns.
• Obtained and documented patient's family and personal information.

• Delivered compassionate care to government-funded patients, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout the process.
• Scheduled patient appointments.
• Identified and obtained necessary medical and personal information from patients.
• Respectful to patients' rights, beliefs, privacy and concerns.
• Executed doctors' orders with precision, contributing to positive patient outcomes and adherence to treatment plans.
• Performed venipuncture and arterial draws on patients of all ages, ensuring safety and minimizing discomfort.
• Calibrated laboratory equipment and maintained stock.
• Entered patient data and results with accuracy and efficiency.

• Oversaw operations at satellite laboratory location.
• Ordered and inventoried supplies, maintaining accurate records to support laboratory needs.
• Coordinated staff scheduling and rotations to optimize coverage and service delivery.
• Ordered necessary supplies; inventoried and maintained records of supplies.
• Managed satellite laboratory location.

• Admitted patients to ward, gathering comprehensive personal, medical, and surgical histories to inform care.
• Carried out physician's orders including ward procedures, dressing changes and administering medications.
• Documented patient progress, procedures, and vital signs to maintain accurate health records.
• Assisted physician on patient rounds.
• Assigned tasks to team members to optimize workflow.
• Ensured all patient, staff and physicians' needs were met.
• Inventoried, maintained and ordered supplies.