Patti Jo Denbow

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Parrish, FL 34219

Cell: 304-***-****

acqvna@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse, BSN

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dependable, good work ethics, high energy/motivated

30+ years diverse experience in the healthcare field

Passion for patient care

Devoted to Health and Wellness

EMR experience

EXPERIENCE

Current: South Bay Hospital CardioPulmonary Department/Endoscopy/Interventional Radiology

Moderate sedation; Circulator during procedures

Prepare patients for procedures; Recover patients after procedures

Stress Testing-exercise, pharmacological, Tilt Table Test, TEE’s

Patient assessment/ preparation for stress tests, procedures

IV starts

Patient education/admission/Discharge

EMR-Meditech

Updated Policies/Procedures for Cardiac Stress Testing Lab

Updated Data Documentation for Stress Tests

February-May 2013: (Temporary position) HeartCare, Inc., Dr. Niranjan Seshadri, Lakewood Ranch, FL

Patient interviews, assessments, prepare patient for Dr. visit, patient education, INR management, holter monitors, EKG’s, stress testing-nuclear, pharmacological, treadmill; triage patient calls, prescriptions, EMR-Prognostics, meet with Pharm. Rep.’s

September-December, 2012: Tri State Cardiology, Dr. Madhu Dharawat, Glendale, WV

Patient interviews, assessments, holter monitors, EKG’s, prior authorization for procedures, Rx e-scripts and refills; patient teaching; meet with Pharmaceutical Rep’s

July-September, 2012: Regional Cardiovascular and Medical Center, Inc., Dr. Charn Nandra, Steubenville, OH

Patient interviews, assessments, EKG’s, lab draws, Coumadin Clinic, scheduling of procedures and obtaining prior authorization; EMR-Meditech and Allscripts; patient teaching

Feb.-April, 2012: Licensed Insurance Broker

March 1-September 30, 2012: Yoga Instructor, Cindy’s Fusion Fitness, Follansbee, WV

September –November 2011: Brandon Regional Hospital

Cardiac Services-Stress Testing-Nuclear, Pharmacological, Exercise; Stress Echo; Conscious Sedation; Cardioversion; TEE;EMR-Meditech

August 2003- September 2011: Richard F. Terry, M.D., Inc.

Nuclear Stress Testing and Regular Stress Testing-Pharmacological and Exercise, patient education

Policies and Procedures for Cardiac Testing

Holter Monitors-apply and scan

Electrocardiograms

Echocardiograms

Pulse Oximetry

Patient History, Assessment, Patient Education

CHF Clinic- Outpatient Natrecor Infusions, lab draw, IV Starts, telemetry, Bio-Z monitoring, patient education on CHF medications, signs and symptoms, diet, weight monitoring

Meet with Pharmaceutical Rep.’s

May 2003- August 2003: Weirton Medical Center

Radiology RN

oCardiac Testing-Pharmacological and Exercise Stress Testing

oIV Starts-assisted with CT scans

oAssist with procedures in Radiology Department

February 2003- May 2003: CIGNA

Utilization Review RN

Use of Milliman

Aug. 2001- Feb. 2003: Wheeling Hospital/Bethany College Robert C. Byrd Health and Wellness Center

Nurse Manager Student Health Services

Updated Policies and Procedures for Student Health Services on all services provided

Implemented IMPACT Testing and education for athletes with head injuries

Implemented and educated patients on Hepatitis vaccines, Meningitis vaccines

Consulted with Wellness Coordinator on Public Health issues and involving students: Migraine screening, Depression screening, Smoking Cessation, reducing cardiovascular risk factors by diet, exercise, reducing cholesterol, BP screening, education on reducing STD’s

Planned/provided inservices for Nursing Staff

Athlete Physicals

Administered allergy shots with physician present in department

Implemented patient education on prescription drugs

Implemented HIPAA guidelines after attending conference for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Assoc. of College Health

Student and Patient Assessments

Worked with Bethany College and Wheeling Hospital Administrators in developing policies and procedures for college and public services

Consulted with other ancillary departments (Athletic Trainer, Athletic Director, school Physicians, school Counselor, Diabetic Educator) for updating guidelines, policies procedures and education for the students and community.

March 1981- August 2001: Wheeling Hospital

July 1994-August 2001: RN

Medical Surgical Unit-assessments, telemetry, chronic ventilators, IV’s, dressings, chest tubes, catheters, patient education

CV Stepdown Unit- Received patients from CVICU S/P CABG, S/P valve replacements, dressing changes, assessments, IV’s, telemetry, patient education; ACLS

ER

Cardiac-Neurovascular Testing

oTilt Table Testing-IV, monitor patient, consult with physician

oStress Testing-Regular EST, Stress Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Nuclear Stress Tests: pharmacological-persantine, dobutamine, adenosine, and exercise, transthoracic echocardiograms, TEE- conscious sedation and echo nurse

March 1981-July 1994: Respiratory Care Services

Shift Supervisor

oAnswered calls in all departments-all codes, set up home O2 therapy, neonatal apnea monitoring, neonatal ventilator/stabilization for transport

oDistributed workload to staff members

ICU

oVentilator management, patient care

Continuous Care Center

oChronic (ventilator) patients

Floor Therapy- all departments

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Piloted Asthma Busters Program for children with asthma and their families

EDUCATION

August 2010- WVU School of Nursing, BSN

1992-94-WVNCC, ADN, RN

1980-82-WVNCC, AAS, Respiratory Therapy, RRT

CERTIFICATIONS

ACLS/BLS with AHA

REFERENCES

Maura Deneen Supervisor Nuclear Medicine, South Bay Hospital 813-***-****, (c)781-***-****

Maria Knoblich Co-Worker, South Bay Hospital 813-***-****, (c) 850-***-****

Jane Hefler, Office manager Dr. Dharawat 304-***-****

Gayle Weber Nuclear Med Tech, Co-Worker Wheeling Hospital and Dr. Richard Terry Office

304-***-**** home, 304-***-**** work

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