Victoria Guilbeau
Carencro ,LA
Summary
Distinguished CVOR RN with a proven track record at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Spearheaded initiatives reducing surgical site infections, showcasing meticulous attention to detail and advanced cardiac life support proficiency. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly elevating care standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CVOR RN
Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Contributed to a decrease in surgical site infections through meticulous attention to detail in the operating room environment.
- Elevated quality of care delivered within the CVOR unit by staying current on best practices for cardiac surgery nursing interventions via professional development opportunities.
- Built rapport with patients'' families during high-stress situations, addressing concerns while upholding privacy regulations as required under HIPAA.
- Streamlined pre-operative preparation by effectively managing patient assessments and documentation.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse/CV Short Stay
Our Lady Of Lourdes Heart Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing and surgical care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while coordinating multiple responsibilities including admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient care.
- Consistently adhered to established protocols for medication administration, infection control measures, and emergency response situations during surgery.
- Assisted with equipment setup prior to surgeries, ensuring proper function and availability when needed most during critical moments of operations.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination during surgeries.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and best practices while providing guidance through their transition into the outpatient surgery setting.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lafayette General Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring personalized and compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2016
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Preoperative care
- IV insertion
- Surgical preparation
- Patient safety
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Medical terminology
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
CVOR RN
Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse/CV Short Stay
Our Lady Of Lourdes Heart Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2023
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lafayette General Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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