Prep patients for scheduled cath lab/interventional radiology procedures
Review patients labs, H&P, orders before procedures
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety protocols.
Recover patients under general anesthesia/post procedures
Report abnormal findings to physician and team
Assess patients, vital signs, abnormal findings to medical team
Educated patients and families on post-procedure care and lifestyle modifications for heart health.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Central Staffing
07.2023 - Current
PRN ICU Registered Nurse throughout Memorial Hermann Systems
Assessed patient's condition and managed complex medical and surgical diagnoses.
Provided care for critically ill patients in an ICU setting, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
Performed advanced assessments of patients to determine their response to treatments.
Titration of medication, CRRT, Ventilator, Central Monitoring systems
Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in high-acuity environments.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Led nursing staff in optimizing workflows, enhancing patient care delivery, and improving ICU protocols.
Trained new nurses on critical care practices and emergency response techniques within the surgical ICU setting.
Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Memorial Hermann Cypress
04.2020 - 07.2023
Assist intensivist in bedside medical procedures
Provide patient care, assessment, and interventions in a 20 bed ICU
Monitor adequate vital signs, ventilation, and pain
Utilizing therapeutic communication to family members and patients.
Working with social work and case management for specific needs for patients
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Central Staffing
06.2017 - 04.2020
Resource nursing float pool
Flex nursing position for vacant/understaffed roles
COVID nursing triage hotline-triaging medical staff for COVID symptoms
Delivering appropriate nursing care to patients while utilizing nursing skills based on appropriate patient population.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse
AyaHealthcare Travel Agency
11.2014 - 06.2017
Traveling to various hospital throughout the Houston area to provide high-quality nursing care
Hospitals: Kingwood Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights.
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
06.2013 - 11.2014
Disciplined, energetic, and enthusiastic nurse who quickly establish teamwork with colleagues
Delivers high-quality and compassionate care to six patients
Preceptor to new graduate and experienced nurses
Monitor telemetry and intervene rapidly
Provide accurate documentation and document in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Southeastern Louisiana University
12.2012
Skills
Skilled in cardiac acute care
Driven, organized, enthusiastic about work
Upholding a professional environment
BLS/CPR: Basic Life Support certification
ACLS: Advance Cardiac Life Support
NIHSS certification
Intravenous drug therapy/management
Diabetic, stroke, and hospice patient care
Certified preceptorship
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Tech Savvy
Microsoft Excel, outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
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