Cath Lab Critical Care
Resume:
BRANDI LEE
704-***-**** • **************@*****.*** • Gastonia, NC 28052
Enthusiastic and determined about nursing concentrated in cardiology, critical care, and the cardiac cath lab area. 16 years of experience in a hospital setting, with 12 years focused in cardiac critical care. Nursing roles have been centered in a telemetry stepdown unit including floating to other areas of critical care including CCU, ICU, PICU, CVRU, SICU, CVICU and heart failure. Recent nursing role focused in the cardiac cath lab as a permanent staff member and a traveler. Skills include excellent communication, flexibility, team oriented, and a positive attitude with the ability to excel in the care of critically ill patients. Passionate about safety, improving patient outcomes and providing excellent customer service to patients and their families.
Summary
Skills • Excellent communication
• Teamwork
• Rapid response
• Code blues
• Acist
• DFR
• IFR
• FFR
• IVUS
• OTC
• Volcano
• Shockwave
• Ekos
• Ecmo
• Impella
• IABP
• Laser
• Ice catheters
• Ablation
• Cryoblation equipment
• Epic
• Cupid
• Meditech
• Soarian
• McKesson
• Maclab
• Avox
• Istat
• Sheath management
• ICU medications
• CCU medications
• Drips
• Cath lab equipment
• Charting
• Management of arterial lines
• Swan catheters
• Omnicell
• Pyxis
• Wires
• Balloons
• Stents
• RHC
• CCO swan leave in
• Pacemaker implantation
• Cardiac catheterization
• Diagnostic imaging
• Continuing education
• Defibrillator management
• Advanced cardiac life support
• Electrophysiology procedures
• Sedation administration
• Cardiovascular pharmacology
• Vital signs monitoring
• Collaborative teamwork
• Patient care
• Radiation safety protocols
• Electronic charting
• Emergency response
• Medical equipment operation
• Sheath removal
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Compassionate and caring
• Critical thinking
• Strong clinical judgment
• Active listening
• Patient and family advocacy
• CPR/AED
• Professionalism
• Emergency care
• Self motivation
09/2024 - Current
Cath Lab Registered Nurse, Aya Healthcare Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC
03/2024 - 09/2024
Atrium Pineville CVICU, Atrium Health Pineville, Charlotte, NC Experience
Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased productivity and reduced stress among Cath Lab team members.
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Developed strong rapport with patients and families, addressing concerns and answering questions to ensure satisfaction with provided services.
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Increased efficiency within the department by identifying areas for improvement and implementing process changes accordingly.
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Expedited emergency interventions during critical situations while remaining calm under pressure to provide optimal patient care.
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• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care in a fast-paced Cath Lab setting. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of clinical best practices, staying current with advancements in cardiovascular medicine.
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Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
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• Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures. Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
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Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
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• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients. Assisted with diagnostic heart caths, interventions, including monitoring sedation and evaluating heart rhythms and vital signs.
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• Collected data, lab values to safely and effectively care for patients. Utilized in the charge nurse role which included coordinating the schedule of procedures for the day, delegating tasks and communicating with my teammates to efficiently complete tasks.
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• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Managed post open heart surgery patients Day 1,2 and 3. Utilized inotropes and vasopressors for improved cardiac output. Used swan ganz catheter to draw blood samples for calculating FICK. Managed multiple drips through swan ganz catheter and central lines.
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• Managed care of critically ill patients and their families.
• Proficient in providing excellent communication and customer service to patients in need. Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
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• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 02/2023 - 02/2024
Cath Lab RN, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
10/2022 - 02/2023
Cath Lab RN, Medical University Of South Carolina
08/2022 - 10/2022
PCCU RN, Caromont Regional Medical Center
03/2022 - 07/2022
EP RN, NCH Naples Florida, Naples, USA
11/2021 - 03/2022
Cath Lab RN, Aventura Hospital Miami Florida, Miami, USA 06/2019 - 09/2021
Cath Lab RN, Caromont Regional Medical Center
07/2017 - 06/2019
PCCU RN, Caromont Regional Medical Center
Nursing/ circulating cardiac cath lab procedures. Duties include moderate sedation, starting stopping all critical care drips, administering anticoagulation/antiplatelets, and emergency meds from a code cart if needed. Monitoring vital signs, and arterial pressure along with assisting with defibrillation and external pacing. Assisting with PCI and CTOs.
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Nursing/ circulating cardiac cath lab procedures. Duties include moderate sedation, starting stopping all critical care drips, administering anticoagulation/antiplatelets, and emergency meds from a code cart if needed. Monitoring vital signs, and arterial pressure along with assisting with defibrillation and external pacing. Assisting with PCI and CTOs.
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Nursing on a telemetry stepdown 40 bed unit. Duties include admissions and discharges, administering cardiac medications, pre and post cardiac cath lab/ EP lab procedure care, sheath removal monitoring, Endotool and insulin administration, and care of a variety of critically ill patients.
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Nursing/circulating electrophysiology cases including pacemaker insertions, watchman insertions and ablations/cryobalations. Experience in antibiotic administration and the equipment used for EP cases.
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Nursing/ circulating cardiac cath lab procedures. Duties include moderate sedation, starting stopping all critical care drips, administering anticoagulation/antiplatelets, and emergency meds from a code cart if needed. Monitoring vital signs, and arterial pressure along with assisting with defibrillation and external pacing. Nursing/circulating electrophysiology cases including pacemaker insertions, watchman insertions and ablations/cryobalations. Experience in antibiotic administration and the equipment used for EP cases. Assisting with PCI and CTOs.
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Nursing/ circulating cardiac cath lab procedures. Duties include moderate sedation, starting stopping all critical care drips, administering anticoagulation/antiplatelets, and emergency meds from a code cart if needed. Monitoring vital signs, and arterial pressure along with assisting with defibrillation and external pacing. Nursing/circulating electrophysiology cases including pacemaker insertions, watchman insertions and ablations/cryobalations. Experience in antibiotic administration and the equipment used for EP cases. Assisting with PCI and CTOs.
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07/2005 - 07/2017
PCT/UCC, Caromont Regional Medical Center/ Caromont Heart & Vascular Nursing on a telemetry stepdown 40 bed unit. Duties include admissions and discharges, administering cardiac medications, pre and post cardiac cath lab/ EP lab procedure care, sheath removal monitoring, Endotool and insulin administration, and care of a variety of critically ill patients. Floating to various units within critical care.
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05/2017
ADN, Currently Working On BSN
Gaston College
Education
• Spirit Award
• ACLS & BLS certified
Certifications • Spirit Award
• ACLS & BLS certified
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