Ambulatory Care RN | Pre and Post-op

• Aug 2001 - Present

*Direct and coordinate all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. *Provides pre-and post-procedural and surgical care in a fast-paced setting for a wide variety of ambulatory care patients, including IV management, medication administration, and patient assessments. *Collaborates with other medical professionals to ensure high-quality and efficient patient care. *Direct and coordinate all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. *Provides pre-and post-procedural and surgical care in a fast-paced setting for a wide variety of ambulatory care patients, including IV management, medication administration, and patient assessments. *Collaborates with other medical professionals to ensure high-quality and efficient patient care.

• Sep 2020 - Present

*Educate cardiac patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment procedures, and plan of care.Assess learning needs of patients and families to provide education appropriate to age, culture, medical condition, and circumstances.*Plans, implements and evaluate patient care plans to optimize outcomes and maximize resources.*Liaise across disciplines to ensure provision of exceptional patient care.

• Dec 2019 - Sep 2020

*Provided compassionate assistance in resolving patient complaints and grievances.*Facilitated reporting of safety data and events.*Aided with development and implementation of initiatives, policies, and procedures regarding risk reduction/elimination throughout organization, including staff education activities.

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2019

*Connected with all surgical patients and families on their surgery day to guide them through the process and act as resource for information.*Utilized nursing judgment to provide holistic care and took the lead in troubleshooting various needs that arose throughout the peri-operative phase.*Interfaced with multiple healthcare providers/families to enhance the quality and continuity of patient care by utilizing clear communication, emotional support, and experienced nursing judgment.

• Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

*Implemented heart health screenings and conducted preventive education programs in school districts for all ages.*Co-led 6-week family intervention program on living a heart-healthy lifestyle and reducing risk factors.*Performed cholesterol and biometric screenings for all ages in work and school-based settings.

Medical/Surgical RN

• Jun 1999 - Jun 2001

*Rendered total patient care for a wide variety of medical and surgical patients. *Supervised processes of PCA, epidural and central line medication administration. *Prescribed, delegated and coordinated nursing care for patients. *Facilitated patient education and coordinated activities of ancillary personnel. *Rendered total patient care for a wide variety of medical and surgical patients. *Supervised processes of PCA, epidural and central line medication administration. *Prescribed, delegated and coordinated nursing care for patients. *Facilitated patient education and coordinated activities of ancillary personnel.