Tamra Lutes
Lawrenceburg
Summary
Dedicated RN with 4 years of experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology, seeking a role in infection control. Skilled in patient safety protocols, effective communication, and team collaboration, ready to enhance patient safety outcomes through surveillance, staff education, and data analysis to promote a culture of safety and compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab/ Interventional Radiology RN
St Elizabeth Healthcare
Lawrenceburg
12.2021 - Current
- Hemodynamic monitoring during Cath/ IR procedures (i.e. cardiac waveforms, EKG, vital signs, and patient LOC) and reporting changes/ abnormal readings to MD immediately.
- Proficient in documenting in Philips and Epic electronic charting systems (Radiant and Cupid).
- Administering conscious sedation to ensure patient comfort during procedures, while acting as the nurse circulator.
- Certified in Bedside RN PICC Line Insertions. Post insertion initiation of CLABSI prevention bundle to advocate for patient safety.
- Maintaining a sterile field during IR/Cath Lab procedures (while acting as a scrub RN) and during Bedside RN PICC insertions.
- Handling catheters, guidewires, and other specialized tools.
- PI collection and data analysis.
- Formulating individualized care plans and educating patients on what to expect pre-, intra-, and post-procedure.
- Providing emotional support to patients and family members during stressful situations and times of uncertainty.
- Communicating with the patient care team to ensure continuity of care.
- Co-chair of the DBN CVL Unit Based Council.
- BLS/ACLS Certified.
EDG TCU 6D- Cardiac Stepdown Unit
St Elizabeth Healthcare
Edgewood
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Cardiac Monitoring and EKG interpretation.
- Emphasis on caring for heart failure patients. Managing IV Lasix regimen, daily weights, strict I&Os, heart failure education to prevent readmissions.
- Team collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team (i.e. cardiologist, hospitalists, PT/OT, RT, CC, etc.)
- Charge RN experience
- BLS/ACLS Certification
- Preceptor to new hires
- Ensuring patient safety by utilizing nursing prevention order bundles for CLABSI, CAUTIs, PIs, Falls, etc.
- Fall Champion/ Hourly Rounding Champion
FTT TCU 3SW-Cardiac Step Down Unit
St Elizabeth Healthcare
Fort Thomas
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Cardiac monitoring and EKG interpretation.
- Managing patients with unstable heart conditions.
- Timely and precise documentation of patient assessments, medication documentation, patient education, provider communication, etc.
- Working with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide the best patient care possible.
- Critical thinking skills, and the ability to respond quickly to emergency situations.
- BLS/ ACLS certification
- Preceptor to new hires
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY12-2015
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Patient safety protocols
- Infection control practices
- Maintaining a sterile field
- Radiation safety
- Data analysis
- Epic charting
- Staff training and mentoring
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab/ Interventional Radiology RN
St Elizabeth Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
EDG TCU 6D- Cardiac Stepdown Unit
St Elizabeth Healthcare
06.2018 - 12.2021
FTT TCU 3SW-Cardiac Step Down Unit
St Elizabeth Healthcare
02.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University