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0-5 years of experience
Educated patients and their families in helping them make lifestyle changes that contribute to recovery.
- Assessed and cared for patients with heart problems and conditions.
- Responded with initial diagnosis to person undergoing sudden life-threatening emergency.
- Monitored patients for any negative signs of a change in condition.
- Administered medication and helped with basic personal care needs.
- Developed a plan of action for the patient’s care.
- Provided a collaborative approach to patient care.
0-5 years of experience
Served as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing End of Life care and nursing interventions to promote patient comfort. Closely monitored Hospice patients and managed all aspects of their care; collaborated with physicians/medical directors, alerting them to changes in patient status; interacted with patients and family members often suffering from pain, stress, shock or grief.
- Played vital role in starting a Cardiac Program at [company name], which focuses on management of dyspnea and chest pain for CHF patients in the home to avoid emergency room visits and hospital admissions.
- Initiated and implemented chest pain and dyspnea protocols used by entire hospice organization.
- Developed key relationships with primary care physicians, cardiologists, oncologists and other clinicians to maintain patient’s continuum of care throughout hospice admission, through symptom management and at end of life.
- Educated patients and families on process and choices at end of life, implemented individualized patient focused plans of care
- Managed interdisciplinary team of social works, chaplains, hospice aids, volunteers and palliative care physicians
0-5 years of experience
Worked with doctors, nurses, medical staff and case managers in overseeing the care of patients admitted to the telemetry monitoring unit for heart related conditions.
- Reviewed medical histories and performed complete physical examinations of patients.
- Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of acute/emergency non-occupational medical conditions such as unstable angina, cardiac arrhythmias, syncope and other cardiac conditions.
- Monitored and treated other acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, CHF, atrial fibrillation, thyroid dysfunction). Prescribed medications where necessary.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies such as lab work, EKGs, ECHO, Stress tests to help facilitate the best management of patient illnesses.
- Assisted with addressing PRO initiatives (pneumonia, CHF, MI) and in discharging patients from the hospital setting to home or to subacute rehabilitation facilities.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised CNA activity for patients assigned to me.
- Worked as a “Super User” to assist fellow employees during hospital’s ‘go live’ with computer charting and filing system.
- Delivered high quality patient care in a number of different clinical settings including; telemetry, obstetrics, neonatal care, emergency room, peri and post surgical, ICU, and “codes”.
- Initiated IV therapy to include; antibiotic therapy, cardiac drips, hydration therapy, monitored blood infusion, and pain management.
- Maintained Central Line activity; redressing subclavian, portacath, picc and other central lines utilizing sterile technique.
- Collaborated with fellow nursing and support, staff.
0-5 years of experience
- Assessed, planned, coordinated, implemented and evaluated the options and services required to meet each patient’s unique healthcare needs from admission to discharge
- Monitored all aspects of patient care ensuring timeliness and appropriateness for scheduled procedures to reduce length of stay therefore improving patient satisfaction
- Reduced overall length of stay in assigned group of open heart surgery patients
- Communicated available resources to promote quality, cost-effective care
0-5 years of experience
Managed all training programs for medical team, nurses and consumer/business – Supervised teams: mentoring, coaching and evaluations of teams
- Designed and implemented training tools for educational seminars for staff
- Developed and implemented evaluation tools to assess the educational needs of the patient in providing reimbursement for medications
- Organized and trained new staff, designed leadership weekly seminars
- Designed and implemented new departmental policy protocols for training division
- Developed new Learning Metric Systems computer courses for medical team and customer service representatives
- Designed and instructed customer care staff, leadership role in training, management and evaluation of staff, coaching and mentoring
- Leadership role in presentations for international and national marketing strategies, consumer/customer care policy and Chair Education Division
- Supervised all telephonic time evaluations for quality improvement and to train staff in streamlined services/quality assurance
0-5 years of experience
Took care of patients on cardiac floor and some med/surge overflow especially elderly population; some with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Monitored telemetry provided patient care and teaching, administered oral and IV medication, complete assessment and documented appropriately, gave report before and at the end of shift. Monitored patients after cardiac catherization, stress test and followed protocol. Collaborated with other team members and doctors. Admitted patients and did admission paper work. Provided end of life care and mortem care.
- Complimented by family members for providing excellent end of life care for patient and family members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team.
- Earned a reputation for excellence in service delivery
0-5 years of experience
Nuclear Cardiac Nurse, in house & mobile unit; specializing in IV insertion, administration of chemicals for cardiac stress imaging such as Dobutamine, Persantine and exercise treadmills.
- Physician Extender for physicians at local hospitals
- Performed Primacor Infusion Therapy, Certified EECP Tech, EKG Tech, member of in-house CPR team with ACLS Certification, administrated medications for stress echo’s, monitored Coumadin therapy patients via Couma-care software system.
- Implemented EMR system.
- Clinical Coordinator to all clinical support staff including outreach clinic operations.
0-5 years of experience
- Assessed patient health problems and needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and maintained medical records.
- Worked under the supervision of a cardiologist, and cardiovascular surgeons treating critically ill cardiovascular patients including those recovering from bypass, pacemaker or angioplasty heart surgery.
- In addition to regular nursing duties, monitored cardio and vascular readings for patients.
- Educated postoperative cardiovascular rehabilitation activities to the patient, such as postoperative home care needs; necessary changes in diet, nutrition and exercise to improve heart health; and how to administer heart medication and recommended physical therapy at home.
0-5 years of experience
Step down Unit: assigned duties as a staff nurse for up to 6/8 patients per shift. Responsible for all care. (i.e.: bathing, feeding, medicines, therapy, tests, charting, etc.)
- Responsible for medical histories/physicals, routine B/P, EKG’s, blood work and other cardio tests as assigned
- Performed office stress tests
- Surgical Assistant
- Worked as Department Head Assistant in reorganization of medical staff and department employees
0-5 years of experience
Monitored pre/post-op open-heart surgery patients. Cardiac Cath Sheath Removal Certification.
- Telemetry Monitoring, Dressing Changes and Wound Care.
- Set-up room and prepared patients for Cardio-Versions and TEE; Assisted physician with these procedures.
- Recovery Care for Cardiac Patients.
10+ years of experience
Managed clinical staff of seven
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new staff
- Developed inpatient history and physical
- Performed stress tests
- Assisted with stress echos
- Managed clinical inventory
0-5 years of experience
Assisted the physician during the medical examination, assessment and checkups
- Responsible for patients assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation by providing direct care
- Assisted the physician during medical treatment and medical procedures
- Worked as a charge nurse
- Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
0-5 years of experience
Providing safe patient care with a ratio of 4:1 on a cardiac telemetry floor including specialty drips, sheaths from cath lab, post-stroke patients, external pacemakers and more
- Step down patients from ICU, including postoperative CABG as soon as post-op day 2
- Preceptor for new nurses on the unit
- Member of the Code Blue Team
- Actively involved in Standard of Care Committee and the Trio Rounding Team
0-5 years of experience
Provided quality nursing and cardiac care: post cardiac and thoracic surgical patients and interventional vascular care
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment Knowledge, skills, abilities and interventions on surgical procedures
- Received positive and consistent excellent performance appraisals
- Adequate knowledge of hemodynamic, Basic IV, and understanding of cardiac monitoring equipment and central line skills, Phlebotomy skills
0-5 years of experience
Provide acute & close monitoring of adults pre- open-heart surgery, acute & chronic disease for arrhythmias, MI screening, anticoagulation therapy, cardiac & peripheral diagnostic procedures, tilt table, and cardioversion.
- Prepare patients for TEE, echocardiogram and stress testing.
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, cardiologists, and interns to achieve optimum patient care.
- Monitor temporary pacing, epidural and PCA pumps.
- Closely monitor effectiveness of IV drip cardiac medications & insulin drip with every 2 hour blood glucose monitoring.
0-5 years of experience
Served as charge nurse for a 10-bed orthopedic-rehab and 10-bed cardiac step down.
- Implemented cardiac education for new cardiac nurses.
- Preceptor to new cardiac nurses.
- Lead in the creation of protocols and policies for the new cardiology program.
6-10 years of experience
- Worked in an acute care area for emergency situations
- Administered Dobutamine/ Dopamine infusions for CHF patients via picc lines or porta caths
- Monitored cardiac rhythms during infusions
- Obtained patient information for new and existing patients
- Assisted doctors with stress testing
- Discussed and informed patients of blood work, stress tests and ultrasounds
- Provided patient teaching i.e. diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, diabetes control etc.
6-10 years of experience
Maintain a focus on patient care and interaction, medications, IV therapy, and wound care
- Serve as charge nurse on the unit on a rotating basis
- Work closely with a disciplinary healthcare team to produce the best outcomes for patients
- Provide patients and their caregivers/families with appropriate information to become better educated in their disease process and treatment
0-5 years of experience
Administered IV cardiac medications and monitored Cardiac monitoring via telemetry
- Provide clinical care to Patients, IV therapy, Respiratory & Wound Care, Injections
- Administer all additional care and duties related to clinical care needs by patients
- Educated patients and family regarding disease process and care
10+ years of experience
Conduct medical history and physical assessment evaluations.
- Design and lead exercise programs for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
- Design exercise prescription based upon the patient’s clinical status and exercise stress test.
- Evaluate patient’s response to exercise and conditioning and assist in patient education.
- Perform cardiac exercise stress testing
- Selected to represent [company name] on PBF News. Interviewed by news anchor and discussed risk factors for cardiovascular disease, heart healthy living and cardiac rehabilitation.
10+ years of experience
Units include: Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Pediatrics, Emergency Room, and Maternity
- Vast knowledge in the care of geriatric population including patients with dementia and Alzheimers
- Experience with electrocardiogram telemetry monitoring, advanced cardiac life support and medications
- Proficient in the care of pacemaker and cardiac catheterization patients
- Skilled in preoperative and postoperative general surgery patients
- Preceptor for new hires including new graduates
- Excellent flexibility and solid time management skills
- Maintain thorough and complete documentation according to establish legal and hospital guidelines
10+ years of experience
- Assisted with direct delivery of patient care after surgery.
- Provided exceptional care to critical ill patients in ICU and IMC.
- Assisted physicians with procedures and treatment protocols.
6-10 years of experience
Strong critical thinking, exceptional capacity to multitask while managing priorities with ease while fostering delivery of superior patient care, fine organization skills with excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Proficient in working in conjunction with a cardiologist, cardiothoracic surgeons, and LIP’s. Able to help as a great team player to fellow co-workers.
- Educated in Analyzing heart rhythms, knowledge in monitoring epicardial pacers and permanent pacemakers/ICD
- Knowledge in providing education for pre & post-operative surgical care for Cardiothoracic and Peripheral Vascular patients
- Experienced in post-operative care in Cardiac Catheterization, CABG, pacemaker & AICD implantation
- Measuring and observing patient Vital Signs, proficient with IV insertion and phlebotomy, well-educated with IV drips and infusions.
- Educating patients and their families regarding illness, diet, and medication regimen
- Demonstrate strong ability to serve as superb Charge Nurse, excellent in multitasking while managing patients and staff census, allocating appropriate staff assignments, and facilitating discharges and admissions while exhibiting quality care to each patient.
- Providing care for patients with life threatening illnesses including acute congestive heart failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, drug overdose, respiratory failure, acute myocardial infarction all through clinical judgment / nursing process.
- Skilled in bedside monitoring 12-lead EKG/Telemetry monitoring, Triple Lumen Central Venous Pressure Readings, and arterial pressures.
6-10 years of experience
Strong critical thinking, exceptional capacity to multitask while managing priorities with ease while fostering delivery of superior patient care, fine organization skills with excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Proficient in working in conjunction with a cardiologist, cardiothoracic surgeons, and LIP’s. Able to help as a great team player to fellow co-workers.
- Educated in Analyzing heart rhythms, knowledge in monitoring epicardial pacers and permanent pacemakers/ICD
- Knowledge in providing education for pre & post-operative surgical care for Cardiothoracic and Peripheral Vascular patients
- Experienced in post-operative care in Cardiac Catheterization, CABG, pacemaker & AICD implantation
- Measuring and observing patient Vital Signs, proficient with IV insertion and phlebotomy, well-educated with IV drips and infusions.
- Educating patients and their families regarding illness, diet, and medication regimen
- Demonstrate strong ability to serve as superb Charge Nurse, excellent in multitasking while managing patients and staff census, allocating appropriate staff assignments, and facilitating discharges and admissions while exhibiting quality care to each patient.
- Providing care for patients with life threatening illnesses including acute congestive heart failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, drug overdose, respiratory failure, acute myocardial infarction all through clinical judgment / nursing process.
- Skilled in bedside monitoring 12-lead EKG/Telemetry monitoring, Triple Lumen Central Venous Pressure Readings, and arterial pressures.
0-5 years of experience
Designed comprehensive curriculum – Complications of the cardiac system
- Focused on Cardiac meds, cardiotoxicity of medications
- EKG lead placement and interpretation of 12 lead EKG
- How to properly use a stethoscope during a physical exam
10+ years of experience
- Monitoring patient on telemetry Unit
- Starting I.V. Giving Medication, Treatment
- Admission
0-5 years of experience
- Direct patient care via transferring, ADL’s and overall comfort
- Patient Advocate and Educator
- PC charting via MCKESSON Database
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