VILSY SUSAN GIJO

Registered Nurse –Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (Full Time)

KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY RIYADH

2015.12 - 2022.09

Performs comprehensive assessment for cardiac patient, develops and prioritizes plan of care, ensures efficient implementation of the care plain and evaluates response to care
Identifies acute and chronic conditions that may result in rapid physiologic deterioration or life-threatening instability
Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in coordinating the plan of care of all cardiac patients known or newly diagnosed and facilitating patient outcomes
Meets patient's Emotional, Psychological, and Cultural Values needs and increase the patient's confidence through good communication
Provides comprehensive patient care including but not limited to; Provides timely noting and implementation of treatments and investigations per Physician's order and CCU standing orders
Provides timely comprehensive cardiovascular assessment to all patients and as per patient's condition
Ensures timely completion of diagnostic investigation through communication to the concerned department and facilitate safe transfer
Performs Cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedure like ECG tracing according to patient needs and as per Physician's order
Assists the cardiologist in performing Echocardiography for the patients if done at the unit
Monitors and prevents complications by performing sterile dressing change of wound and invasive lines, regular hygienic care, and providing bed mobilization based on established policy
Manages pain and sedation following established hospital guidelines
Provides pre-operative and post-operative care per policies and procedures
Prepares patients posted for Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory procedures like Coronary Angiography, implantation of Cardiac Devices, insertion of invasive hemodynamic monitoring like IABP, ECMO, Electrophysiology studies, and patients posted for CT Angiogram
Interprets results of cardiovascular related investigation and monitoring and communicate abnormal results to physician for immediate intervention
Implements interventions to support the patient with a rapid deteriorating physiologic condition
Initiates and coordinates CODE BLUE procedure as necessary
Initiate's and/ or evaluate peripheral IV lines
Evaluates existing drainage systems in place
Initiates cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, non-invasive blood pressure, and oxygen saturation
Assists in invasive interventions or procedures to support patient in regaining physiologic stability including but not limited to intubation, central line insertion, tube insertion, temporary pacing insertion, external pads application, and lumbar puncture
Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias
Performs intervention as per physician's order, ACLS Algorithms and CCU standing orders
Manages and operates dialysis machine and initiates continuous renal replacement Therapy (CRRT) as per physician's order
Performs thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports and verbal/ telephone communications while maintaining patient confidentiality
Facilitates the patient's transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring and discharging patients
Coordinates with charge nurse regarding patient's referral and facilitates transfer to other hospital
Provides health instructions to patient/ family appropriate to patient's needs values; and cognitive level
Manages and operates lifesaving equipment's safely
Ensures function of equipment and report malfunction and error to the charge nurse
Follows infection control precautions and safety protocol to ensure safe environment for patients, families, and health care workers
Participates in quality improvement activities to monitor and improve standards of nursing practice
Assists in the orientation of new personal
Acts as preceptor and /or resource for new employees, trainees and other employees
Participates in the checking of medications and supplies, checking of crash cart, floor stock, and instrument set
Demonstrates accountability for ongoing learning needs, completion of annual education requirements and competencies to enhance professional growth
Meets all core generic and unit specific competencies
Updates knowledge through participating in Unit CNE, Hospital CNE and Institutional Lectures
Adheres to KSMC policies and procedure especially the infection control policies and patient safety guidelines
Follows proper dress code according to KSMC policy
Participates in nursing improvement activities and contributes to the growth of the unit
Performs duties/ assignments related to the unit scope of service.

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Registered Nurse –Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (Full Time)

Registered Nurse

Education

Personal Support Worker -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

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Professional License

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Registered Nurse –Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (Full Time)

Registered Nurse

Personal Support Worker -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

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