If you know your baby will come home
with a cardiac monitor, a ventilator, or oxygen, you also need to contact public services to ensure that you will receive priority help in community emergencies.
«We believe the roles and responsibilities entailed in this process can be applied to most units
with cardiac monitor care.»
• Special talent for performing CPR, monitoring patients
with cardiac monitors and transporting patient to ancillary units.
Not exact matches
«These findings clearly indicate the need for further study,» said Dr. Lipshultz, while pointing to one of the study's key conclusions: «Subclinical differences in left ventricular structure and function
with specific in - utero antiviral exposures indicate the need for a longitudinal study to assess long - term
cardiac risk and
cardiac monitoring recommendations.»
Our results suggest the need for future studies involving long - term ambulatory
cardiac monitoring to better delineate the risk associated
with transient vs persistent perioperative AF, as well as randomized clinical trials to determine optimal strategies for antithrombotic therapy in patients
with perioperative AF and a significant burden of other risk factors for stroke,» the authors write.
March 4, 2013 Donald Rowley, MD, 1923 - 2013 Donald Rowley, MD, a pioneer in discovering how the immune system functions and the inventor of the gel electrode, a crucial tool that
monitors cardiac activity, died at his home early Sunday, Feb. 24, after a long battle
with congestive heart failure.
In patients
with stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) of unknown etiology, which accounts for one - third of these patients, the deCODE AF ™ test may determine which patients are at greater risk of AF and therefore may most likely benefit from extended
cardiac monitoring for AF.
Mixed chimerism was first
monitored after 14 days, and animals
with mixed chimerism greater than 10 % were transplanted donor type 129SvJ
cardiac allografts.
However, when you do take it in water, the optical heart rate
monitor turns off automatically, which means you may lose some data as to your activity and your
cardiac readings, but don't despair — this is common
with all heart rate
monitors out there.
Monitoring organ function
with blood tests, screening blood pressure as an indication of
cardiac or renal disease, and diagnosing and treating arthritis are areas of focus for these examinations.
Our Cardiology referrals include complete
cardiac evaluations utilizing radiography, color flow Doppler echocardiography, electrocardiography, 24 - hour ambulatory electrocardiographic (Holter)
monitoring, and
cardiac event recording in the diagnosis and management of patients
with all forms of congenital and acquired heart disease.
The ICU is equipped
with the latest technologies including blood pressure
monitoring, continuous
cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, blood gas analyzers, coagulation
monitoring, ultrasonography, central venous pressure
monitoring and blood typing.
These activities provide you
with an opportunity to distribute educational materials and reinforce
with clients the need to bring their dogs in for regularly scheduled checkups so their
cardiac status can be
monitored.
The goal of
cardiac consultation is to determine a plan
with both the owner and veterinarian to identify if underlying heart disease is present, to
monitor for progression of previously identified heart disease, or to help manage disease so that a patient may enjoy a good quality of life.
• Ability to properly handle and restrain patients
with respiratory or
cardiac compromise • Properly prep and scrub patients for sterile diagnostic procedures •
Monitor patient parameters and notify doctor of potential concerns • Take proactive role in life - saving techniques including CPR, as necessary • Properly record patient vitals and trends on anesthesia flow sheet • Perform patient blood work including hematology • Proper handling of diagnostic specimens during procedure and facilitating the proper care and transfer to laboratory including accurate request forms and documentation • Ensure that proper procedures and documentation are followed during deceased patient aftercare • Client communications according to hospital policy • Medication administration for in house patients and refill processing for Internal Medicine patients • Outstanding nurse care • Ability to place catheters and draw blood from patients
with compromised veins (peripheral or jugular).
Roxy has been diagnosed
with cardiac stenosis, which will require
monitoring annually
with a cardiologist.
Finally, the SmartVest is a very impressive medical grade smart clothing garment, featuring non-stop
cardiac activity
monitoring with 10 built - in textile sensors and the promise of super-accurate real - time heart rate and heart rate variability analysis.
¥ Extensive medical knowledge of
cardiac care procedures ¥ Solid technical expertise in the use of patient
monitoring equipment ¥ In - depth knowledge of recovery therapies and follow - up patient care ¥ Ability to
monitor patients
with life - threatening conditions ¥ Ability to work long shifts including nights weekends and holidays as needed ¥ Impressive practical problem solving skills ¥ Strong interpersonal skills
¥ Coordinated care efforts
with physicians and support staff for transplant patients ¥ Worked in the
cardiac care unit and
monitored patients following heart surgery ¥ Ensured that patients were properly prepared for scheduled surgeries ¥ Assisted
with bed side cardioversions and chest tube insertions ¥ Trained new nursing staff at the request of the Nursing Manager ¥ Provided incision care and treated wound infections.
Closely
monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of
cardiac and other life - threatening complications associated
with fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Prior to my CCHMC certification, I was working as a volunteer at the Family Health Hospital where I was provided much exposure to coordinating the
monitoring of
cardiac patients
with clerical functions of the unit that I was working in.
Monitor heart rates and rhythms of
cardiac patients, Record heart rate and rhythm in log along
with any additional information
• Managed documentation reflecting appropriate delivery of nursing care
with the use of computerized charting as per hospital protocol •
Monitored patients on
cardiac monitor.
• Hands - on experience in assisting practitioners and nurses in implementing plans of care for emergency care patients • Documented success in performing patient care procedures and treatments in sync
with devised plans of care • Competent at observing patients and reporting their conditions to appropriate supervisors to ensure constant care and evaluation • Adept at handling non-invasive
monitoring systems such as taking and recoding vitals, placing oxygen saturation equipment properly and observing
cardiac monitors on a constant basis
• Demonstrated expertise in
monitoring patients» post-surgical vital signs to ensure their stability and wellbeing • Deep insight into operating equipment such as
cardiac monitors and pulse oximeters and quickly diagnosing problems and responding promptly • Proficient in handling pain management by ensuring a thorough comprehension of pain medications and safe ways of administering them • Adept at handling patient - controlled analgesia pumps and IVs and epidural anesthesia to ensure patient comfort • Qualified to
monitor patients for adverse reactions to anesthesia and pain management medications by employing deep insight into anesthesia and how it affects the human body • Hands - on experience in handling critical care procedures post-surgery to ensure increased patient safety and comfort • Proven ability to manage post-operative pain by administering pain medication and assisting patients recover from the effects of anesthesia • Competent at handling patients
with post-operative nausea and vomiting by ensuring that steps are taken to ward off respiratory pneumonia and other life threatening conditions • Unmatched ability to assess patients» conditions in post-surgical environments and implement post-surgical treatment plans to ensure increased chances of patient recovery and comfort
Conduct diagnostic testing and perform
cardiac and respiratory functioning assessments
with telemetry
monitoring.
Coordinated and managed patient care, performed chart audits, ordered daily medicine supplies (anesthetics, narcotics, etc.), and demonstrated knowledge of
cardiac monitoring with ability to identify dysrhythmias from Pediatrics to geriatrics.
Cardiac monitoring, obtaining and
monitoring vital signs, management of hyper / hypoglycemia along
with hyper / hypotension as per protocol / orders,
monitoring patients for change in health status along
with notifying physicians of changes.
• Direct care of patients
with myocardial infarction and assist in resuscitation / code blue situations • Oversee care of pre and post CABG (coronary artery bypass graft), pre and post
cardiac cath, Angiogram / Angioplasty, AICD, PPM, acute stroke, and post-op peripheral vascular surgery patients • Perform EKG and telemetry
monitoring, interpret results, and intervene as needed • Collaborates
with physicians and social workers regarding discharge planning and follow up care plans • Educate patients and families about healthy living including smoking cessation, alcohol cessation, etc. • Set age - appropriate short - term and long term goals in care planning • Administer intravenous drugs, drips, and combinations drugs using 5 rights and titration of vasoactive drugs
with the use of IV infusion pump
Registered Nurse / Instructor — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across multiple medical specialties Skilled in surgical,
cardiac, pulmonary, medical, radiology, pediatrics, and emergency room medicine Maintain working knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care Create workflows assigning tasks and responsibilities to the nursing team Responsible for scheduling, hiring, payroll, and evaluation of nursing team and support staff Trained in chemical paralytic agents, surgical airways, pericardiocentesis, chest needle compression, and intraosseous access Perform advanced
cardiac life support procedures, vasculature access device insertion, and 12 lead EKG's Responsible for intubation, ventilator management, IV and oral medication administration, and
monitor line insertion Transport critically ill or injured patients to healthcare facilities and respond to in house codes Maintain professional and courteous communications
with patients and family Educate patients and family members in healthy lifestyles and disease management Train nursing students in accepted practices and standards of care Utilize high fidelity mannequins in a variety of situations to develop student critical thinking skills Lead traditional classroom education and scenario debriefs ensuring student comprehension Design and implement engaging curriculum to reach a variety of skill sets and learning styles Offer guidance and support to junior nurses, lab technicians, and medical technologists Oversee confidential patient information, customer service, phones, and other administrative functions as needed Demonstrate ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure situations Perform all duties
with positivity, professionalism, and integrity
Licensure & Certification ♦ Registered Nurse — Active ♦ Adult
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-- Active ♦ Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)-- Active ♦ Basic Life Support (CPR)-- Active ♦ Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)-- Active ♦ Medical Billing and Coding Professional Experience Midland Memorial Hospital 10/2009 — 8/2010 Staff Nurse — Post Partum Unit • Consulted
with healthcare team to assess patient condition and design and implement course of treatment •
Monitored patient diet, physical activity, symptoms, status changes, vitals, and responses to treatment • Documented patient medical information and vital signs ensuring accurate, detailed, and organized records • Ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests and modified patient treatment plan accordingly • Prepared patients for examinations and procedures, administered medications, and changed dressings • Instructed individuals and families in health education, disease prevention, and childbirth • Developed health improvement plans offering guidance for patients awaiting hospital discharge