Charge Nurse of the Cardiac Cath Lab, organizing daily flow with running the procedural board, creating staffing assignments, and functioning as a resource for colleagues. Maintains communication with providers about case needs, scheduling of inpatients, and coordination with outside transfers.During cases, serves as Sedation Nurse, Circulator, or Monitor in both diagnostic and interventional procedures (coronary and peripheral cases). Administers moderate sedation and continuously monitors patient status. Provides critical care with titratable vasopressors, emergency medications, and ACLS. Communicates constantly with cardiovascular technologists, fellows, and attending MDs pre, intra, and postoperatively. Preceptor for new staff nurses. Provides education and comfort to patients during all stages of their procedure. When on-call, arrives quickly to initiate care for STEMI and stat cath patients, working towards ideal door-to-balloon timeframes.

Worked on the Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCCU). Cared for adult patients with cardiac histories and diagnoses including heart failure, left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), heart transplants, congenital cardiac anomalies, invasive hemodynamic monitoring needs, and post-operative electrophysiology and interventional procedures in a completely telemetry monitored, progressive care unit. Trained Mobility Advocate, educating patients and staff about use of the Activity Measure for Post Acute Care (AMPAC) nursing assessment and daily goal achievement for highest level of mobility (HLM). Completed the Nurse Residency Program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, a year long educational transition to practice experience, with a final evidence based practice project on reducing re-admissions of LVAD patients.

Assisted surgical, telemetry, and vascular step-down patients in activities of daily living in accordance of care directed by nurses, achieving overall patient-centered care. Routinely collected vital signs and lab specimens, aided in patient ambulation and transferring, and kept in constant contact with assigned nurses on changes in patient condition.Gave and received patient report with fellow Patient Care Technicians at shift change. Trained new Patient Care Technicians during their orientation. Reported to nurses for patient goals of each shift and collaborated on patient care planning.

Crafted beverages, handled point-of-sale, and constantly worked in a team-based environment to create efficient service while making meaningful connections with customers.