Whitney Coats
ROWLETT,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience, excelling in patient care assessment and medication administration. Recognized for critical thinking and compassionate advocacy, ensuring compliance with best practices while enhancing patient outcomes. Proven ability to educate families on self-management and wellness, fostering a supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab/IR
Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall
Rockwall, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Circulating nurse in a combination interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization lab..
- Ensured compliance with medication administration standards and best practices for patient care.
- Monitored treatment interventions to enhance patient outcomes and care quality.
- Educated patients and families on self-management, prevention, and wellness practices.
- Advocated for patients' rights, values, and beliefs throughout care processes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring for adverse reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with radiologists to ensure efficient workflow during procedures.
- Administered medications and moderate sedation as per the physician's orders and protocols.
- Ensured patient safety by monitoring invasive and non-invasive hemodynamics, arrhythmias and oxygen saturation levels throughout the procedure.
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Dallas College-El Centro Campus
Dallas, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Ensuring students have the tools needed for success in the clinical setting.
- Supervised student clinical rotations in various healthcare settings.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress in accordance with departmental policies.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Guided students in developing effective patient communication and bedside manners.
- Participated in faculty meetings and committees, contributing to program development.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Texas Health Dallas
Dallas, Texas
07.2021 - 07.2023
- The circulating nurse in TAVR and mitral valve clip procedures in a hybrid OR setting.
- Temporary and permanent pacemaker placement.
- Loop recorder implants.
- Assisted in complex procedures under the guidance of surgical teams.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to life-threatening situations quickly and appropriately.
Cardiovascular Technologist
Texas Health Dallas
Dallas, TX
11.2011 - 07.2023
- Job responsibilities include assisting the physician, both technically and clinically, in the diagnosis and intervention of cardiovascular disease.
- Assists cardiologists and vascular surgeons in invasive procedures, such as angiography of the heart and/or extremity vessels.
- Assist the operating physician with balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, and stent placements.
- Assists the interventional cardiologist/electrophysiologist with invasive procedures, maintaining a sterile environment.
- Practices radiation protection and ensures that radiation safety precautions are maintained by all personnel in the procedure room.
- Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during, and after procedures.
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
- Assisted in training technologists, medical students, or other staff members.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University- Texas
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
El Centro College
Dallas, TX01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05.2010
Skills
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) -Cardiovascular Credentialing International
- Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) - Texas Medical Board
- BLS/ACLS - American Heart Association
- Texas Nurses Association member -ANA
- Member of the perioperative UBC
- Dual role as circulating nurse in TAVRs, mitral clip placements, left atrial appendage devices (Watchman), and left ventricular assist devices (Impella, IABP)
- Patient monitoring and assessment
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Moderate sedation administration
- Non-invasive and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Critical thinking skills
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Compassionate patient care
- Procedure room preparation
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- ECG rhythm interpretation
- Reliable and trustworthy professional
- Strong work ethic
References
Terri Taylor, RN-Texas Health Rockwall, Cath Lab/IR Supervisor 469-698-1197
Latoya Payton M.Ed., RCIS, LMRT –Dallas College, Invasive Cardiovascular Vascular Technology(ICVT) Program Director 972-860-5046
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab/IR
Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Texas Health Dallas
07.2021 - 07.2023
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Dallas College-El Centro Campus
09.2020 - Current
Cardiovascular Technologist
Texas Health Dallas
11.2011 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University- Texas
Associate of Arts - General Studies
El Centro College
Associate of Applied Science - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
El Centro College
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