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New York City Metropolitan Area

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States

o Trained in all aspects of evaluating, administering, treating and educating patients to gain desired results with injection procedures.

New York City Metropolitan Area

o Extensive experience in all processes, procedures and technologies used within top rated Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Lab. o Conduct Pre-operative services including: * Patient & Family Education regarding diseases, processes, treatments, devices, medications & procedures. * Review patient history, medications & clinical readiness. * Conduct IV starts and administer appropriate medicationso Lead peri operative services including: * Monitor and document procedures, medication, administration & hemodynamics. * Administer medications & monitor patient status during procedures. o Expertise with equipment & devices used for numerous coronary & peripheral procedures including Chronic Total Occlusions and Peripheral procedures (stents, balloons, wires, support devices, thrombectomy, rotational atherectomy, CSI, laser & IVUS). o Proficiency with numerous support/treatment devices including Impella, PROTEK duo, CardioMEMS, EKOS, LVADs (Heart mate 3) Intra Aortic balloon pumps and others. o Knowledge in congenital procedures and devices required including: Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) closures, Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closures. o Experience in hybrid operating room for Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Mitral Clip, Left Atrial Appendage closures. o Precept new Cath Lab nurses on hospital procedures and protocols. o Consistently hold effective interdisciplinary communication to enhance patient care.KEY STRENGTHSClinical Communication Interdisciplinary Collaboration Relationship Development Complex Problem ResolutionTechnology & Procedure Training Device and Treatment ExpertiseDisease & Physiological Knowledge Positive, Well Organized and Self Motivated

Pearl River, New York, United States

o Administered peri-operative & post-operative care to surgical patients.o Managed and documented operative site, lines & hemodynamics.o Provided education for discharge to patients and families

Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States

o Worked with oral surgeons to assist in the performance of procedures. o Managed patient care to ensure expectations and comfort.