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0-5 years of experience
Provided patient care, psychological and physical during Endoscopy procedures according to the doctor’s orders and hospital’s policies.
- Conducted and documented a thorough assessment of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
- Completed required documentation in an accurate and timely manner while complying with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines described.
- Prepared for procedures as appropriate and operated instruments, supplies, and equipments in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care.
- Interpreted health status data to anticipate patient’s family, and physician’s needs and expectations.
- Communicated effectively to the team members and departments on relevant health status data.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures.
- Assessed and readied inpatient/outpatients for procedures in fast-paced environment. Recovered patients in post-anesthesia.
- Inserted peripheral IVs, monitored vital signs, performed conscious sedation, assisted in OR procedures, maintained scopes.
- Maintained call schedule beyond weekly work regimen.
- Organized in maintaining patient paperwork: history and physicals, physician orders, vital signs, progress notes, patient consents, discharge documents.
0-5 years of experience
Successfully implemented and supervised an orientation program for new employees.
- Demonstrated knowledge of endoscopic procedures and expertise in use of pertinent equipment.
- Served as a resource to co-workers.
- Assisted in development of unit specific competency program.
- Performed routine evaluation of staff’s clinical performance on problem prone equipment and high risk procedures which resulted in increase in knowledge and competent use of equipment.
- Served as a mentor and mentor coordinator for the unit.
- Recognized hospital wide as a member of “By Your Side” committee that successfully achieved goal of improving the morale in the unit.
- Responsible for creating an inspirational bulletin board in the unit on a monthly basis to assist in motivating and inspiring the staff.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted physicians with endoscopy procedures
- Administered conscious sedation and monitored patient during endoscopies and other minor procedures
- Pre-oped patients for endoscopy procedures and other minor surgical procedures
- Recovered patients after conscious sedation
- Completed electronic charting in endoscopy unit
- Assisted physicians with minor surgical procedures and completed the electronic charting
- Washed and sterilized equipment after use and arranged for repairs when needed
0-5 years of experience
Clinical Consulting for Endoscopy Center Development, Implementation and Operational commencement
- Developed and revised clinical policies and procedures for successful NY State Department of Health and Joint Commission Deemed Status Surveys
- Instrumental in conjunction with AmkaiSolutions in the development of a GI focused EMR and GI OpNote
- Developed inventory, facilitated installation of equipment and Center set-up
0-5 years of experience
Provided direct patient care in the Pre, Post and Intra-procedure areas.
- Assessed patients for potential health issues that may impact the treatment provided for gastrointestinal disorders.
- Monitored patients throughout the cycle of care and intervened as appropriate.
- Assisted physicians with sedation and care of patients for endoscopy care.
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted Physicians and Surgeons with Endoscopic Procedures
- Prepared and Recover Patients before and after Endoscopic Procedures
- Educated Patients about procedures, test results, and GI diseases
- Administered Conscious Sedation Medications under Physicians guidance
- Monitored patients vital signs during conscious sedation throughout their procedure
- Taught nursing students about GI procedures, trained new Endoscopy Nurses
0-5 years of experience
Provided total care to medical patients needing emergency nursing, prioritizing patient needs and identifying signs and symptoms needing prompt attention and early management
- Administered chemotherapy to cancer patients as ordered
- Started or re-started IV heplocks or infusions, accessed or de-accessed port-a-caths, assessed central line sites and changed central line dressings
- Prepared patients for Endoscopic procedures, monitored vital signs during conscious sedation and post-procedures vitals and discharge instructions
0-5 years of experience
Ensuring a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the endoscopy unit, working within company policies and procedures.
- Providing technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, ensuring safe working practice.
- Setting, monitoring, and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care.
- Maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity, and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.
- Maintaining timely and accurate nursing records, ensuring that confidentiality is respected.
- Storing, checking, and administering drugs in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in all endoscopic procedures Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, Hemorrhoidal and Esophageal bandings, sclerosing therapy, Bravo endoscopic capsule placement, etc.
- Educated/trained staff on operation of new computer system (Endoworks).
- Administered IV Remicade infusions for treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease, including patient education.
- Applied sterile/clean/dirty standards in preparing and cleaning scopes and supplies.
0-5 years of experience
Efficiently and effectively prepped and recovered endoscopy patients
- Gave conscious sedation and monitored patients during procedures
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities after less than one year from hire date
- Performed lead role position in both pre-op and PACU positions
- Worked closely with anesthesia attendings and nurse anesthetists to give excellent patient care
0-5 years of experience
Pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure care for inpatients and outpatients in a busy hospital [company name].
- Admitted and started IV – obtaining full history from patient.
- Conscious Sedation – administered conscious sedation following SGNA guidelines and monitored patients while under conscious sedation, utilizing advanced nursing skills.
- Recovery, discharge, follow-up – written and verbal instructions given to patient regarding their diagnosis, physician orders, and follow-up.
6-10 years of experience
Pre-operative duties; health assessment, hemodynamic assessment, documentation, EKG monitoring, IV access.
- Provided patient education regarding Endoscopic procedures and patient expectations as well as discharge instructions.
- Under the direction of the physician, administered sedation, monitored cardiac status, assisted with specimen collection, and procedure documentation.
- Proficient with technical equipment, scope handling, cleaning processes, and storage procedures.
- Proficient with all GI Endoscopic procedures, Pulmonary, Pediatric GI procedures.
- Frequently functioned in the role of Charge Nurse in all areas; Pre-op, Control Desk, and Post Recovery Room.
- Fostered a team approach to patient care.
- Co-coordinator for infusion/transfusion department. (See Special Projects)
- In charge of department nursing assistants (including department preceptor for all new nurse hires; facilitator for yearly validation of clinical skills. Designated nurse liaison for support staff.
- May 2006: Process Improvement Project submitted for Nurses Week: Safe Positioning of Patients requiring fluoroscopy during special procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Staff Nurse in the Endoscopy Suite
- Responsible for pre and post operative nursing care
- Assisted physicians with colonoscopies, esophogastroduodenoscopies, liver biopsies and capsule endoscopies
- Assessed patient’s readiness for endoscopy procedures, identifying pertinent medical information, establishing intravenous access line, and assess special needs to ensure a positive patient outcome
- Maintenance and upkeep of equipment in the Endoscopy suite
- Assisted in maintaining AAAASF certification by complying with required rules and regulations in the unit
- Interim charge nurse
0-5 years of experience
Endoscopic Lab Nurse responsible for preoperative assessments, IV starts, postoperative recovery, lab work, and discharge teaching.
- Proficient management of patients undergoing Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP EUS and Bronchoscopy
- Proficient delivery of IV Therapy
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and efficiently as part of a team in fast-pace environment
- Strong customer service mind-set in delivery of care
0-5 years of experience
During preprocedural assessment: properly identify patient with use of name, DOB, unique identification number, data collection of medical history, history of cardiac pacemaker, cardiac defibrillator, current medications which can affect the conduct of procedure, allergies to medication, latex and foods, fasting status, weight, level of comfort, history of alcohol tobacco, substance abuse, history of prior endoscopic or sedation procedure, response to bowel prep, physical appliances (hearing aids, glasses, dentures), women with childbearing age are queried about pregnancy with pregnancy test or document with sufficient “yes” or “no” response.
- Responsible for completion of informed consents, provide discussion of treatment choices including a right to refuse treatment. During sedation, responsible for monitoring patient’s depth of sedation (minimal, moderate, deep), patients who were sedated of propofol, midazolam, fentanyl, ketamine.
- Confirm that all monitoring devices and resuscitation equipment are functional. (mask ventilation, tracheal intubation equipments, pharmacologic antagonists like naloxone, flumazenil or both). Baseline functional physiological values of heart rate, arterial oxygen saturation, blood pressure are recorded and monitored during procedure.
- On discharge, use of Aldrete scoring system, provide patients with verbal and written structure with outlined diet, activity (not to drive or operate machinery), teaching of pathology result follow up or prior testing. Making sure patients sign and understood written discharge sheet. A telephone number or contact number to call is given to patients to call for complication related to endoscopic procedure. On discharge, makes sure a responsible individual should accompanies patient home.
0-5 years of experience
Assess, plan and evaluate the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after endoscopy procedures.
- Provide pre-op care, prep the patient; intra-op, assist the physician during procedures and post-op, monitor patient’s recovery.
- Coordinate the procedure room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning endoscopic equipment and supplies.
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Instruct and educate patients and families.
0-5 years of experience
Admit, assess, collect patient health history and information to record in patient database
- Place intravenous catheter for access to receive sedative medications
- Responsible for administering IV conscious sedation during procedure while monitoring patient vital signs and assist physicians
- Recovery of patients involves assessment of abdomen and IV site, monitor vital signs
- Making return appointments or contacting other professionals and specialists for referrals
0-5 years of experience
Direct surgical care under physician supervision in conscious sedation of surgical patients
- Airway management of sedated surgical patients
- Monitoring the surgical patient condition during pre-op, intra-op, and post-op phase
- Relief Charge Nurse responsible for the supervision of nursing and technical staff and responsible for surgical patient flow and scheduling
- Direct care with emergent situations such as bleeds, ruptures, perforations, etc
10+ years of experience
Administered medications to consumers
- Started intravenous infusions
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures, bone marrow aspirations, physical exams, insertion of central lines, assisted with epidural blocks.
- Instructed patients on diabetic information/procedures
- Preceptor new employee
- Supported and cared for patients with arterial, central and swan ganz lines
- Cared for children in PACU and ambulatory surgery units
- Completed work schedule for employees
6-10 years of experience
Peri operative documentation including history and physical, IV line starts, EKG’s and medication administration as per physician orders, facility protocol and polices.
- Performing circulating duties during procedures, e.g., Conscious Sedation and monitoring as per physician’s order and facility policies. EMR documentation and assisting with instrumentation during procedures as required.
- Directly assisting physician’s with instrumentation during all cases including advanced endoscopy, e.g., Halo Ablation, Endoscopic Ultrasound with plexus block and neurolysis, ERCP, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Bronchoscopies, standard EGD’s and Colonoscopy.
- Post-operative recovery of patients from ASA 1-3 including hospitalized and outpatients.
- Performing unit-specific skills based on unit competency validation and department required certifications.
- Provided leadership to the health care team including orientation preceptor, delegating work assignments, charge nurse and on call duties as required.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed admisstion assessments on outpatients for endoscopic procedures, including obtaining IV access
- Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs.
- Educate patient and caregiver on details of procedures, and discarge instructions
- Assist physician in either conduct of endoscopic procedures or monitored patient during conscious sedation
- Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
0-5 years of experience
Admit/Assist in Endoscopic Suite daily. 8-10 cases each day.
- Perform general nursing duties as requested by physicians.
- Administers injections and medications, take weight, blood pressure and pulse on patient.
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology in relation to conscious sedation and gastrointestinal tract
- Educate patients on medications, nutrition and prevention of diseases.
- Calls patients on telephone to relay advice and instructions from physicians.
- Proficiency to handle different patients like geriatric and infants
- Strong decision making skills.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted with ERCP, EGD, liver biopsies, paracentesis and colonoscopy
- Performed esophageal manometry
- Monitored and ordered supplies weekly and prn
- Performed daily chart reviews for pain management
0-5 years of experience
- Full-time employment in a freestanding ambulatory care center for a multitude of GI physicians from Suburban Hospital.
- Duties include admissions and pre procedure prep, PACU, assisting physicians with upper and lower endoscopy procedures, patient education, nursing discharge.
- Nursing staff training for Pre-Op, procedure assistance and PACU.
- Infection Control Liaison for processing of endoscopes and ancillary reusable equipment.
- Awarded Charge Nurse, May 2006 adding supervision of staff, scheduling, nursing floor trouble shooting and clinical quality assurance committee meetings to my responsibilities.
- Medication inventory and safekeeping.
- Accreditation, Licensure, Certification upkeep for facility, doctors and staff.
0-5 years of experience
As an admissions nurse in the endoscopy suite admit patients prior to their procedure.
- During the admission process obtain consent, review patients health history, current medications, go over a pre-op checklist, insert an IV, and answer any questions they may have prior to the procedure.
- As a recovery room nurse in the endoscopy suite monitor patients recovering from anesthesia post colonoscopy or gastroscopy.
- Monitor patients vital signs, IV drip rate, pulse oximetry and bowel sounds.
- Administer oxygen, additional IV fluids and anti-nausea medications via IV push if necessary.
- Record all findings and enter the findings into the pt.’s EMR at the end of the day.
- Review discharge instructions with the patient and their family, answer any questions they have and call patients the day after their procedures.
- Clean stretchers, apply clean linens, and stock supplies in the recovery room as needed.
- Assist the doctors with colonoscopies and endoscopies as needed.
10+ years of experience
Understand patient’s medical conditions and needs properly
- Perform proper screening, diagnosis, and initiate nursing strategies
- Clean and store endoscopic equipment and work closely with doctors
- Inform and prepare patients for endoscopic procedures
- Educate patient and family in endoscopy
0-5 years of experience
Assist physicians in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
- Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
- Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical
- Administer conscious sedation to patients.
- Monitor patients under conscious sedation.
6-10 years of experience
- Monitor Vital signs pre and post procedure
- Assist physician at bedside during procedure
- Educate patient on pre procedure, procedure and post procedure expectations
- Administration and monitoring of IV sedation in accordance with hospital policy
- Educate patient on post procedure outcomes and follow up appointments as necessary
- Availability for assigned call rotations to provide 24/7 departmental coverage
- Demonstration of proper infection control practices, including equipment reprocessing
0-5 years of experience
Provide care to a wide variety of patients in the Emergency Room.
- Responsible for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care of patients.
- Circulate during surgical cases.
- Responsible for monitoring and providing care of patients during recovery.
- Responsible for assisting with Endoscopy cases.
- Provided patient teaching both before and after procedures.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepares endoscopy suite for procedures and sanitizing equipment post procedure
- Assists the physician with endoscopic procedures
- Administration of conscious sedation
- Performs testing not required to be done by the physician
0-5 years of experience
- Set up endoscopy suite for procedures – Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy
- Pre op Nurse – Set up patients for procedure
- Post op Nurse – Care of patient after procedure
- Post op teaching – Assisting MD’s with gastric biopsies
- Prepare and send specimens to laboratory
- Handle office procedures in scheduling EGD and Colonoscopies – Reviewed procedures with patients in preparation for tests
- Triage phone calls – assist patients, retrieve phone calls and call in Rx’s for patients
0-5 years of experience
Works closely with day to day running of endosocpy unit
- Case Manage GI physician office/ inpatient clients at Hazard ARH
- Admission assessment/ dictation of history & physicals upon admission
- Manage office clients plan of care / treatment regimen
- Coordinate Quality Improvement / Performance Improvement Committee
0-5 years of experience
Pre-procedure prep of patient including initiation of intravenous access.
- Assistance with administration of conscious sedation, procedural assistance and patient monitoring.
- Patient recovery and discharge instruction.
- Equipment/supply maintenance and ordering.
0-5 years of experience
- Assessed and prepare patients for endoscopic procedures according to physicians’ orders
- Assisted physician’s intra-procedure with sedation and/or equipment with the assistance of a GI
- Recovered and stabilize patients after procedures and educate patient and the family on plan of care
0-5 years of experience
Recorded patients’ medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Complete Pre-procedure checklist, take vital signs
- Ensure all appropriate documents are in chart prior to procedure.
- Start IV’s
- Ensure patient safely in positioning
- Monitored patients during the procedure.
- Assisted with obtaining biopsies.
- Assist physician with minor in-office procedures
- Provide discharge instructions
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for Pre-operative, Intra-operative and Post-operative care of patients undergoing Endoscopic procedures, functioning in both the technician and circulating nurse role.
- Responsible for care of all equipment as well as ordering and maintaining all supplies.
- Provide a safe and comfortable environment for all patients.
- Float to and fill in as needed in SDS and PACU units. Responsible for Pre-operative and Post-operative care of all patients undergoing varied surgical procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Coordinate and supervise patient care
- Ability to perform head-to toe procedure assessment on all patients and reassess intraprocedure and post procedure as needed. This includes adolescent to geriatric patient population.
- Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care as indicated, and evaluate for effectiveness.
- Ability to assist physicians in performing procedures in Endoscopy department.
- Teach plan based on patients needs such as pain management, endoscopy procedure, anesthesia and discharge instructions. Evaluate effectiveness of learning
- Knowledge in moderate sedation
- Notify MD of physical changes in a timely manner
- Knowledge in cardiac monitoring
- Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly
- Maintained good working relationship and effective communication with physicians, coworkers within the department and with other departments
- Made decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of disease/conditions, care required and good judgment
0-5 years of experience
- Admit/discharge patients for procedures
- Interact with other departments regarding patient care
- Educate patients and family on healthcare needs, conditions and options
- Maintain patient charts and confidential files
- Provide assistance to physicians by monitoring patient status throughout procedures
- Perform esophageal manometry and ph studies
- Coordinator of the NW Swallow Center
0-5 years of experience
Connecting EGG Leads to patient’s
- Monitor oxygen and blood pressure before and during procedures
- Check patient’s EMR for completeness
- Maintain scopes and accessories according to standards
6-10 years of experience
Admitting- Collecting the patient’s health history information and assessment during the admitting process. Obtaining consent and initiating pre-procedure teaching. Excellent skills with IV placement for the anesthesia provider. Average of 20 IV starts a day.
- Assisting in the procedure room. Assist the physician with procedural related needs such as obtaining biopsies, patient positioning and esophageal dilation. Monitor the patient during the procedure by assessment of vitals, and EKG assessment. Obtain and accurately label any specimens taken for pathology during the procedure.
- Recovery room and triage (PACU) – Monitor patient for stability after procedure. Receive patient from the procedure and assess patient as they are recovering from anesthesia. Provide post- procedural education to both patient and family member. Appropriately triage phone calls from patients with issues or questions.
- Refill medications, obtain authorization for medications as well as giving results from tests and labs that were performed. Telephonic triage for 6 providers for outpatient procedures as well as clinic. Document review for accuracy.
0-5 years of experience
- Pre-operative care (including but not limited to Pre-operative assessment of patients, educating patients prior to procedure and reviewing discharge instructions, review of medication list, starting IVs, administering medications as ordered, obtaining informed consent, monitoring vital signs and cardiac monitoring as needed)
- Intra-operative care (preforming TIMEOUT, assisting physicians during procedures with patients under care of anesthesia and obtaining and labeling specimens and assisting with special procedures including BRAVO placement and EUS all while helping maintain patient’s safety)
- Post-operative care (assessment of patient including pain and vital signs, communication with Anesthesiologist and physician if change in patients condition, review of discharge instructions including patient and family education, administering of medications as needed and calling in/writing out prescriptions as ordered)
- General Job Duty (Controlled Substance count, checking 0f crash cart daily, conducting telephone interviews after procedures and triaging calls, logging in biopsy results and reporting abnormal results to physician)
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