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I am currently seeking employment as a RGN in Northern Ireland. Presently I am located in Memphis, Tennessee, USA where I am practising in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.


INTRODUCTION

As a British citizen from Northern Ireland, I successfully completed my training to become a Regis-tered General Nurse in 1987. Following eighteen months of nursing experience in Northern Ire-land I moved to the United States. Since that time I have gained valuable experience working for seven years in two hospitals in Arkansas and two years at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Now I would like to take the next step in my career to a position that offers new chal-lenges and opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Feb. 1996 - Present CONFIDENTIAL Tennessee
Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular Technologist

· Fully cross-trained in all areas of cath lab procedures, including:
- Right and left heart catheterization;
- Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty;
- Stent placements;
- Rotoblator procedures;
- Laser and TEC procedures;
- Atherectomy;
- Intra-vascular coronary ultrasound;
- Intra-aortic balloon pump insertion.

· Assist with electrophysiology studies.

· Certified as an Advanced Coronary Life Support instructor. (ACLS).

· Assisted with the implementation of Sci-Med Summit Software system, including development of specific data collection forms.


July 1995 - Nov. 1995 CONFIDENTIAL West Memphis, AR
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

· Responsible for 12-bed Cardiac/Intensive Care Unit during a shift.

· Supervised other staff and delegated responsibilities.

· Provided total nursing care for cardiac and intensive care patients.


July 1988 - June 1995 CONFIDENTIAL Pine Bluff, AR
Registered Nurse/Cardiovascular Technologist (April 1991-June 1995)

· Assisted cardiologists in the performance of complex and potentially hazardous di-agnostic and invasive procedures.

· Administered conscious sedation and medications under the supervision of the car-diologist.

· Monitored and documented the patient's stability during procedures.

· Experienced in panning and controlling the C-arm, processing film and running computerized equipment during a procedure.

· Provided care and assessment of the patient pre- and post-angiogram.

· Supervised and educated nursing students during cath lab rotations. Educated the coronary care class in cardiac catheterizations.

· Monitored cath lab productivity. Stocked and ordered necessary supplies.

· Also possess experience in Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, stent placement, right and left heart catheterizations, temporary and permanent pacemak-ers and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump placement.


Coronary Care Unit/Charge Nurse (July 1988-April 1991)

· Responsible for 8 bed unit during an extended shift.

· Supervised other staff and delegated responsibilities.

· Provided total nursing care for cardiac patients.


June 1987 - June 1988 WHITEABBEY HOSPITAL, Northern Ireland
Staff Charge Nurse

· Responsible for a 20 bed Male Medical Unit on an extended shift. Also consisted of 6 Dermatology beds.


Jan. 1987 - March 1987 CONFIDENTIAL Northern Ireland
Staff Nurse

· Patient care in a 36 bed Geriatric Unit.
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1997
Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor
CONFIDENTIAL Memphis, Tennessee

Jan. 1996 Passed NCLEX examination

1993 Gianturco-Roubin Flex-Stent Workshop
CONFIDENTIAL Indianapolis, IN

1993 & 1988 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
CONFIDENTIAL Pine Bluff, AR

1992 Advanced Coronary Systems Seminar
CONFIDENTIAL Memphis, Tennessee

1990 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Seminar
CONFIDENTIAL Pine Bluff, AR

1988 Coronary Care Class
CONFIDENTIAL Pine Bluff, AR

1983-1987 Registered General Nurse training (Associate Degree)
CONFIDENTIAL Northern Ireland

Sept. 1976 - June 1982 General Studies - Diploma
Ballyclare County Secondary School


REFERENCES Available upon request


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