Nicholas O'Brien

• Relief Charge Nurse for 25-50% of job duties

- Maintain cath lab flow through collaboration with other interdisciplinary teams such as physicians and pre/intra/post procedure staff.

- Create staff assignments depending on the needs of the lab, procedures to be performed, and patient population.

• Monitors and circulates coronary and Structural Heart procedures from complex PCIs to novel procedures under international broadcasts.
• Manages hemodynamics and titration of sedation, vasopressors, and inotropic medications.
• Proficient in the initiation and management of IABP, Impella, Rotablator, Shockwave, Inari, Penumbra IVUS, ICE, etc.
• Procedures Include: L/RHC, PCI, TAVR w/ w/o basilica, TMVR w/ w/o lampoon, TPVR, SESAME, etc.

• Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
• Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Participated in Piedmont Atlanta Hospitals annual Clinical Advancement Program.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

• Mangement of pre and post-surgical patients and of those in heart failure or with lung diseases
• Surgeries included: CABG, AVR, LVAD placement and pump exchanges, heart transplants, lobectomies, esophagectomies, etc.
• Nursing management of patient on external pacing support, chest tubes and inotropic medications.

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.

• Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
• Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
• Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.