Cardiac Cath Lab manager, Director
Resume:
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Manager /Director
Qualifications Profile
Highly organized, dedicated, and hardworking professional, equipped with expertise in laboratory management, process improvement, and protocol development.
Accustomed to directing overall operations of laboratory activities, while ensuring compliance with established guidelines. Armed with in-depth knowledge in coordinating functional projects and tasks, from development to implementation. Equipped with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills in working collaboratively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Relevant Experience
Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Nurse with Triage Travel Nursing 2011–Present
Interventional Radiology Mission Healthcare, Asheville, NC Aug 2017–Nov 2017
Cardiac Cath Lab Sanford Healthcare, Fargo, ND Dec 2016–Aug 2017
Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Barnes Jewish Saint Peter’s Hospital, St Peter’s, MO Mar 2016–Dec 2016
Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Great River Medical Center, Burlington, IA Dec 2015–Mar 2016
Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology York Hospital, York, ME Mar 2015–Dec 2015
Cardiac Cath Lab Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC Nov 2014–Mar 2015
Cardiac Cath Lab Exeter Hospital, Exeter, NH Aug 2014–Nov 2014
Interventional Radiology Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, ID Jul 2013–Jul 2014
Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Exeter Hospital, Exeter, NH Oct 2012–Jul 2013
Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Aurora Memorial Hospital, Burlington, WI May 2012–Sep 2012
Cardiac Cath Lab Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Fairbanks, AK Feb 2012–May 2012
Endoscopy Laboratory John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, VA Oct 2011–Jan 2012
Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Cath Lab Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, ID Apr 2011–Oct 2011
Exhibit exceptional clinical skills and knowledge in working within various catheterization laboratories and functions, often dealing with critical life threatening situations
Manage the patient flow, charting, and hemodynamic systems, including utilization of the point of care testing equipment
Provide direct care to patients undergoing routine elective cardiac catheterizations, as well as to patients needing emergency interventions during acute ST-elevated myocardial infarctions
Assess and treat diverse life threatening cardiac emergencies without the presence of a physician
Career Highlights:
Consistently received contract extension for demonstrating exceptional performance in providing top-quality patient care, thus earning patient satisfaction
Successfully completed assignments with various hospitals, gaining a unique perspective on medicine as well as acquiring knowledge of the care and processes in many regions of the country
Cardiovascular Educator Aug 2007–Apr 2011
Mountain States Health Alliance, Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN
Enhanced the skills of cardiovascular employees within 14 hospitals by facilitating necessary training.
Functioned as an integral part of a three-person Management Team for the cardiovascular service line
Ensured accuracy in creating and revising policies and protocols for the department and for the transseptal atrial fibrillation program
Helped with the certifications for chest pain center, magnet recertification, and Joint Commission (JACHO) inspection
Directly collaborated with architects in designing and setting up a newly built catheterization laboratory within the system as well as in restructuring work flows in the catheterization laboratory
Reviewed the data and policy changes on door-to-balloon times and infection control rates
Cultivated relationship with vendors, including introduction of new products into the laboratory
Took charge of assessing new products and equipment while ensuring compliance with all the established guidelines
Provided oversight to the operation of six catheterization laboratory suites during the absence of the manager and director
Performed assessment of all collected data for various registries as well as revision and creation of sterile procedure protocol for catheterization laboratory
Career Highlights:
Drove efforts in the successful reduction of door-to-balloon times
Contributed in taking outlying catheterization laboratory from diagnostic to interventional laboratory
Guaranteed active involvement in all cost-saving measures regarding policy and appropriate use criteria as well as in risk reduction
Spearheaded the improvement of D2B process improvement initiatives by reviewing processes with staff and physicians, protocol development of a transseptal atrial fibrillation program
Led the initiative to reduce implant infection rate by restructuring staff training program regarding sterile technique and identifying potential high risk patients. Initiating staff screening and treatment for MRSA carriers
Earlier Position Held:
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse
Wellmont Health System, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN
Other Experience
Field Sales Representative
Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ
Education
Master of Business Administration, 2009
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in Art History
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, Lynchburg, VA
Registered Nurse Diploma
Riverside Hospital School of Professional Nursing, Newport News, VA
Professional Development
Certifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Basic Life Support Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse
Training Coursework:
Legal Nurse Consultant Course
Critical Care Internship Course
Professional Affiliation
Emergency Nursing Association
Technical Acumen
Microsoft Office Word and Excel Catheterization Laboratory Fluoro Equipment: Siemens, GE, and Phillips
Hemodynamic Monitoring Systems: Mac Lab, Witt, Merge, Siemen’s Sensis
Electronic Health Records: Epic, Cerner, MEDITECH, NextGen, McKesson, and Centricity
Procedural Equipment: Tertiary-Level Referral Center
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