Donna Cyr Rn, BSN

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Auburn, Ma 01501

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Qualifications Summary

Dedicated, experienced, and patient focused Registered Nurse with proven expertise in cardiac care. Specialized practice in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab/Electrophysiology lab with over 35 years of experience in nursing. Extensive experience in the care of the critically ill patient and thorough understanding of hemodynamics, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of cardiac patients. Effective resource and preceptor with proven leadership skills. Demonstrated thorough and accurate patient documentation and patient care giving. Respected team player with experience of peripheral line insertions and infusion of critical care medications.

EDUCATION

Attended the University of Phoenix Phoenix, Az

Previously enrolled in the Leadership/Education MSN program

Salem State College Salem, MA

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN), May 1984

SPECIALTIES

Medical Surgical Nursing – 3 Years

Coronary Care Unit (CCU) – 11 Years

Cardiovascular Interventional lab – 22 Years

Electrophysiology lab-2 years

Clinical Support Specialist for Arrow Intraaortic Balloon Pump -5 years per diem

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

RN – Registered Nurse, Massachusetts

oLicense # 168509

oExpires 1/10/22

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA

Cardiovascular Interventional and Electrophysiology lab

Full-Time Nurse RN, April 1998 – Present

Assessment and care of the cardiac patient undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures including angioplasty and stent placement.

Care of the peripheral vascular patient undergoing invasive vascular procedures.

Cross trained in the Electrophysiology lab/pacemaker lab. Experience with implantable devices including permanent pacemakers and defibrillators. Participated in cryoablations and EP studies

On call responsibilities

Resource nurse caring for patients with life-threatening illness including STEMI and cardiogenic shock.

Assistance to the cardiologist during invasive cardiac procedures including Right and Left heart catheterization, pericardiocentesis, insertion of intraaortic balloon pumps, insertion of central lines and temporary pacemakers.

Experience with sterile procedures, administration of intravenous conscious sedation and the administration of cardiac medications.

Expertise with the use of hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring systems. Knowledge of hemodynamics and the recording of patient hemodynamic pressures.

Removal of arterial lines

Serves as a resource nurse with experience in managing a schedule of patients in a busy four-procedure room lab.

Former schedule coordinator for staff self scheduling. Developed a template for self-scheduling unique for the needs of the cardiac cath lab. Responsible for posting a staff schedule monthly for ten years.

Communicates effectively with staff members, physicians, patients, and families.

Former member of the Shared Governance Education Council. Responsibilities include organization and planning of St. Vincent Hospital Nursing symposium and Nursing Grand Rounds. Presented a case study for Nursing Grand Rounds in July 2014.

Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA

Coronary Care Unit

Full-Time Nurse RN May 1987- April 1998

7 bed patient unit

Expertise in the care of the critically ill cardiac patient. Patient diagnosis included MI, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, cardiogenic shock and arrhythmias.

Acquired and recorded patient nursing histories and pertinent patient information.

Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapy and other departments in the care of the complex cardiac patient

Experience with ventilators, telemetry, pacemakers both temporary and permanent and invasive monitoring lines

Expertise with intaaortic balloon pumps

Insertion and maintence of intravenous lines and therapy.

Knowledge of basic 12 –lead EKG

Experience with hemodynamic monitoring equipment.

Experience and knowledge of cardiac medication including thrombolytic therapy

Contributed to a successful JCAHO accreditation within the department.

Super User for Care Vue instillation for electronic charting.

CCU preceptor and Resource nurse. Responsible for the orientation and training of new staff members

Member of the Critical Care Nurse Practice Council

Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Ma

Medical Staff Nurse

Facility Type: Teaching Hospital

Full-Time Nurse RN, June 1984 –May 1987

Unit Beds: 31

Acquired and documented patient health history. Provided care for and documented for medical patients with varied diagnosis

Administration of oral and intravenous medications

Team leader with responsibilities of delegation of patient care assignments

Charge nurse on all shifts. Responsibilities included the passing of medication, assessing and providing care for a varied population of adult and geriatric patients. Responsible for delegation of assignments and the notification of physicians with changes in patient status.

Member of the Nurse Practice Council

Arrow International, Reading Pennsylvania

Clinical Support Specialist

Per-diem Nurse, 1995-2001

Responsibilities included the education of hospital staff members to the operations of the Arrow intra-aortic balloon pump including trouble shooting techniques

Provided continued educational classes for staff members for CEU’s

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