Cath Lab/ PCU Nurse/ Clinical Research / Ultrasound / Education

Elizabeth Ferrington Breting

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

Aug. 2007 – Feb. 2024

● (2008-2013): Cardiac Cath Lab circulating nurse, administering conscious sedation, monitoring vital signs and changes in patient status. Supported Physicians and lab staff as needed. Took mandatory STEMI call. Cath Lab Holding Area. Responsibilities included pre & post-management, sheath removal, and monitoring patients for complications. Education re: Discharge Orders and care of the operative site was a crucial factor in this phase, for both the patient and any caregiver present.

● Assisted with TEEs, Cardioversions, and Nuclear Stress Testing as needed, throughout my tenure at HCA.

● (2020 -2022) MedSurg Staff Nurse in Progressive Care Unit ( PCU) during the COVID 19 pandemic; returned to Research at the request of Corporate HCA in Nashville. HCA Research Institute (HRI)-formerly SCRI

Senior Clinical Research Nurse (Full time) Jan. 2015 – Feb. 2024

● Ensured the protection of patients enrolling in clinical research via Good Clinical Practice, thorough patient education, and IRB oversight.

● Identified patient’s needs with regards to safety, protocol requirements and available services in the community. Assisted with applications and follow-through, as needed.

● Requested pre-Authorization from Insurance on behalf of the Sponsor & Investigator once the patient had volunteered to participate.

● Managed data integrity submitted for analysis. Collaborated with Sponsor & IRBs to resolve/ avoid potential protocol deviations; submitted AEs to Investigators for assessment of cause.

● Monitored subjects during randomization and follow-up for Adverse Events.

● Worked with the hospital’s Research Oversight Committee and Investigators to evaluate new studies for patient safety and risk management before acceptance. University of Florida, College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL Clinical Research Coordinator (Full Time) Oct. 2013 – Jan. 2015

● Enrolled patients into clinical trials through screening, recruitment, and patient education.

● Responsible for working with Investigators to meet study enrollment of eligible subjects.

● Maintained Good Clinical Practice to protect patient rights and minimize risk. Tracked and maintained study product inventories, worked with local IRB, and reported all Adverse Events promptly. St. Vincents Medical Center, Riverside / Diagnostic Cardiology Cath Lab Tech, RCVT/Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS / Education Coordinator, Heart & Lung Institute 1984-1997 (Full Time) & 2011-2013(PRN)

• Cath Lab Tech, RCVT/Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS (1984 -1993)

• Community Education Coordinator – Heart and Lung Institute ( 1993 – 1997)

• RN - Cath Lab Holding and Faith Community Nursing Program (2011 – 2013 PRN) 2

EDUCATION HISTORY

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

● Bachelor of Science; Nursing 2005 -2007

GPA: 3.49

● Bachelor of Science; Community Health & Education 1991 - 1993 Cum Laud, GPA: 3.6

Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL

● Associates of Science, Cardiopulmonary Technology Dean’s List and Outstanding Student Award, GPA: 3.89 LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

RN 9286002 - State of Florida; Expires 7/31/2026

CCRP - Expires 10/01/2025

ACLS - Expired 10/2023 (scheduled to renew)

BCLS - Expires 10/2026

NIH Stroke Certified 7/2022

RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) - No longer active RCVT (Registered Cardiovascular Technologist)

Faith Community Nurse (Certified Parish Nurse)

VOLUNTEERING

Friends of the Murray Hill Public Library; Board Member since 2012 Community Hospice: Visit patients and participate in fundraising since 2017 Community Outreach through speaking engagements and Health Fairs. Memorial Hospital & St. Vincent’s Parish Nurse Program Volunteer of the Year for the NE Florida Division of the Heart and Lung Association 1995

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