Yi Zhu
Lynnwood,Washington
Summary
Highly qualified Cardiac Cath Lab RN with background in cardiovascular patient care and surgical assistance. Experience includes monitoring patients during procedures, assisting physicians with angioplasty and stent placement, as well as interpreting diagnostic imaging results. Possess strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. Consistently commended for maintaining composure and efficiency in high-pressure situations while delivering superior patient care.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Evergreen Hospital
Kirkland, Washington
08.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergent situations that arose during the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring systems including pressure waveforms, CVP lines, pacing wires and Swan Ganz catheters.
- Performed appropriate nursing assessments related to cardiovascular system function.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for cath lab procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patient conditions.
- Coordinated scheduling of equipment maintenance activities.
- Organized daily workflow for efficient utilization of resources.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters, and pacemaker installations.
RN, Critical Care
Providence Health & Services
Edmonds, Washington
12.2012 - 08.2022
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient status and care throughout shift.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed advanced life support skills including STEMI, stenting , life upport , impella , ballnoon pump assistence Embolization ,intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and central line placement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Administered medications accurately and per protocol.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines for critical care.
- Fostered positive relationships with physicians, staff members, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to critical care nursing practices.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, penumbra ,inari thrombectomy,pacer, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
RN, ICU
Gritman medical center
Moscow, Idaho
02.2008 - 12.2012
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Telemetry RN
St Francis Hospital
Evanston, Illinois
08.2004 - 02.2008
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
RN, ICU
shanghai No9 th peoples hospial
shanghai , shanghai
06.1988 - 06.2001
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shanghai Universityof Medicine& Health Sciences
Shanghai 06.2020 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shanghai Second Medical University Health School
Shanghai 08.1985 - 06.1988
Skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Life-sustaining machines
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Ventilator management
- Airway Management
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Inari
- impella
- balloon pump
- penumbra
- pacing(internal/external)
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Evergreen Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shanghai Universityof Medicine& Health Sciences
06.2020 - 06.2024
RN, Critical Care
Providence Health & Services
12.2012 - 08.2022
RN, ICU
Gritman medical center
02.2008 - 12.2012
Telemetry RN
St Francis Hospital
08.2004 - 02.2008
RN, ICU
shanghai No9 th peoples hospial
06.1988 - 06.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shanghai Second Medical University Health School
08.1985 - 06.1988
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