Professional Summary
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience in managing complex cardiovascular cases and advancing patient education. Known for reducing readmission rates through tailored follow-up plans and for mentoring nursing staff on evidence-based protocols. Holds ANCC certification and maintains AHA ACLS credentials.
Skills
- Nursing
- Communication
- Patient Care
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- EHR
- Hipaa
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Clinical Protocol Development
Experience
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner — Ascend Medical Staffing
- Managed a caseload of 40+ cardiology patients weekly with a focus on CHF and arrhythmia management.
- Reduced heart failure readmission rates by 22% through tailored education and remote monitoring.
- Collaborated with cardiologists on 15+ weekly rounds to formulate evidence-based care plans.
- Led nurse training on cardiac telemetry interpretation, improving protocol compliance by 30%.
- Initiated a pre-op assessment protocol that decreased surgical cancellation rates by 15%.
Staff Nurse — Aya Locums
- Delivered direct bedside care to 25+ telemetry patients daily in high-acuity settings.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by 15% through proactive discharge planning and education.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary rounds and ensured adherence to cardiac care pathways.
- Mentored nursing students on telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia recognition.
- Maintained 100% compliance with HIPAA and infection control protocols.
Education
B.S. Nursing
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Certifications
- ANCC Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- AHA ACLS Provider
- BLS Provider