Performing pre-operative evaluation, medical optimization, and management of post cardiothoracic surgery patients requiring coronary artery bypass grafts, valve replacement and repair, thoracic aortic aneurysm repair, thoracotomy, lobectomy, embolectomy, and pulmonary thromboendarterectomy surgeries. Provided holistic approach in treatment and recovery of Orthotopic heart transplant, heart and kidney transplant, ventricular assist device, and total artificial heart post-surgery patients in… Show more Performing pre-operative evaluation, medical optimization, and management of post cardiothoracic surgery patients requiring coronary artery bypass grafts, valve replacement and repair, thoracic aortic aneurysm repair, thoracotomy, lobectomy, embolectomy, and pulmonary thromboendarterectomy surgeries. Provided holistic approach in treatment and recovery of Orthotopic heart transplant, heart and kidney transplant, ventricular assist device, and total artificial heart post-surgery patients in ICU and PCU settings. Patients requiring advanced life supports, and cardiac assist devices such as ventricular assist devices (VADs), intra-aortic balloon pump IABP, Impella and ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). Management and discontinuation of thoracostomy tubes, temporary pacer, epicardial pacing, and wire removal, suture removal, evaluating and treating surgical wounds and applying and removing wound VACs.Participated in clinical and multidisciplinary rounds by contributing specific surgical perspectives. Promoted integrated comprehensive patient care and assisted with discharge planning.Provided relevant patient education and counseling regarding health status, test results, disease process and discharge planning. Show less

OHVC provides patient care in field of Cardiology, IM, interventional cardiology, EP, and PVD.. Few of my duties and responsibilities are as follows: . Perform a comprehensive History and Physical, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, including labs, EKGs, radiology, inpatient admissions, consult dictations, coordinating care with other physicians and ancillary staff, documented progress notes and prepared discharge summaries on a daily basis• Determine abnormal conditions by… Show more OHVC provides patient care in field of Cardiology, IM, interventional cardiology, EP, and PVD.. Few of my duties and responsibilities are as follows: . Perform a comprehensive History and Physical, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, including labs, EKGs, radiology, inpatient admissions, consult dictations, coordinating care with other physicians and ancillary staff, documented progress notes and prepared discharge summaries on a daily basis• Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results• Assessing, diagnosing and treating cardiac patients with Acute MI, Angina, Congestive Heart Failure, structural Heart Disease, Arrhythmia, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Pre and Post Angioplasty, and Cardiovascular Surgery patients in accordance with delineation of privileges• Order, interpret and evaluate laboratory test and other diagnostic studies to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs• Collaborate with the physicians, develop a treatment plan along with the patient and their significant others• Complete medical record documentation promptly and accurately• Educate patients and families as appropriate for all non invasive and invasive cardiac procedures and inpatient/outpatient care and assisted with and facilitated discharge planning• Provide post operative and post hospital follow up care• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning conferences and communicated with team/patient/family concerning medical assessment, plans for treatment, and patient progress• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and regularly attended educational workshops and lectures; reviewed professional publications; established personal networks Show less