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Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 2014-Present• Coordinated and provided nursing care for patients undergoing procedures in the IR lab, CT, MRI, US, and at the bedside.• Monitored and managed critically ill patients for the duration of the procedures while providing moderate sedation and if necessary, continuous IV drips or boluses. • Assisted Physicians with both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures of inpatients and outpatients.• Operated the Interventional Radiology lab physiological monitoring equipment and data analysis systems (patient monitoring equipment: arterial lines, ventilators, CO2 monitors, central lines, ECMO, IABP, AEDs)• Operated radiographic equipment under indirect supervision of a Radiology Technologist.• Provided a safe environment for the duration of direct patient care.

Registered Nurse, ICU Division Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio 2011-2014• Supported diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, MRI, CT, OR) by circulating and administering sedation while providing psychological support to the patient.• Prepared surgical site using aseptic technique and operating equipment while maintaining a sterile environment.• Managed critically ill clients through ventilation, titrations of continuous IV drips (insulin, narcotics, pressors, antiarrhythmics, and heparin), and the maintenance of life-sustaining devices (central lines, arterial lines, and artificial airways).• Resuscitated patients during cardiovascular and respiratory/metabolic emergencies on The Code Team by performing effective chest compressions, airway management, and ECG recognition for all departments in the hospital including Rapid Response. • Adapted quickly to diverse assignments within the ICU division including Cardiac/Vascular, Neurology, Surgical, Adult/Medical, and Cardiac Care.