Patient Care Clinical Nurse
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CATHERINE LEMANSKY, RN ** Donato Drive
Franklin, MA 02038
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston, MA
CORONARY CARE UNIT – Clinical Nurse II
March 1992 – January 2022
8-bed cardiac intensive care unit devoted to the care of adult patients suffering diverse cardiac conditions such as acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarctions, cardiogenic shock, dysrhythmias, and congestive heart failure in addition to Medical ICU overflow patients with complex multi—organ system failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, acute respiratory distress syndrome, CIVID-19, pneumonia, drug overdose, alcohol withdrawal, influenza, and hypovolemic, anaphylactic, and septic shock. Implemented patient care for critically ill patients, treatments included:
-Targeted temperature management
-Ventilator support
-Continuous veno-venous hemodialysis
-Cardiac mechanical assist devices (Impella left ventricle mechanical support and Intra-aortic balloon pumps)
-Temporary transvenous and transcutaneous pacing and invasive lines including pulmonary artery lines for pressor and inotropic support
Code Blue Responder
-Responded to cardiac and respiratory arrests per current Advanced Life support guidelines within BIDMC
Nurse Preceptor
-Orient new staff nurses and senior nursing students to the unit
-Act as role model in exemplary patient care
-Demonstrate professional relationships with members of multidisciplinary care team
INPATIENT DIALYSIS UNIT – Clinical Nurse II
February 1990 – March 1992
12-bed inpatient dialysis unit devoted to the comprehensive medical care of adult patients in renal failure requiring hemodialysis.
-Provided care for patients, monitoring hemodynamics during dialysis treatment
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – Clinical Nurse II
January 1988 – February 1990
36-bed emergency department, requiring a broad range of responses to various acute physical and psychosocial issues.
-Collected and analyzed patient data in collaboration with patients, family members, and outside health providers, along with internal multidisciplinary team
-Implemented an individualized plan of care for each patient, utilizing clinical pathways and cross-practice communications
-Contributed to admission plan with other members of medical team, coordinated discharge plan by identifying homecare needs
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY – Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1983
References furnished upon request
Driven and hardworking 30-year veteran ICU registered nurse specializing in cardiology, bringing treatment management and knowledgeable, compassionate patient care. A devoted patient advocate who believes in delivering care that caters to both patient and family dignity and priorities.
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