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ANNA M OLAH
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Driven Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience caring for patients within critical care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Motivated Operating Room Nurse offering 20 years of clinical management experience. Patient and dedicated professional remains composed in tense environments. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Hardworking and reliable RN, Interventional Radiology/Operating Room/Intensive Care Unit/ Cath Lab with strong ability in stabilizing critically ill patient with advanced equipment. Offering ICU, OR and IR background. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Experienced with cardiac catheterization and patient monitoring, ensuring accurate and timely interventions. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge to support complex cardiac procedures and patient recovery. Track record of effective communication and collaboration in high-stress environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure experienced RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
USC Arcadia
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
09.2023 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
- Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating pre-and post-procedure activities for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives related to Cardiac Cath Lab operations through active participation in department meetings, audits, surveys, or reviews of relevant literature or guidelines.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while managing emotional needs of patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures.
- Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Enhanced procedural efficiency by preparing necessary supplies, medications, and equipment prior to each case.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic techniques, sterilization protocols, and infection control measures during cardiac cath lab procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights by maintaining strict confidentiality of personal health information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to improve overall patient satisfaction.
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Participated in emergency response procedures, quickly and effectively addressing any complications during catheterizations.
- Improved patient comfort and safety with meticulous preparation and monitoring during procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Beverly Hospital
Registered Nurse
04.2009 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Able to work in collaboration with Interventional MD to provide the best care and best outcome for patients wellbeing
Huntington Hospital, Magnet Hospital
RN, ICU
03.2003 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- In Depth Knowledge of Hemodynamic monitoring
Education
University of PhoenixTempe, AZ
Bachelor of Science from Registered Nurse
01.2011
Pasadena City CollegePasadena, CA
Associate of Science
12.2000
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Screening
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Consultation
- SBAR Communication
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Task and Work Prioritization
Vital signs monitoring
Adaptable to change
Radiation Safety Protocols
Documentation accuracy
Electronic Charting
Critical Care Nursing
Intravenous Therapy Administration
Emergency Response
Diagnostic imaging interpretation
Medical Equipment Operation
Procedure Support
Procedural Sedation
Electrophysiology Proficiency
Cardiac Catheterization Expertise
Medication and IV administration
Multitasking
Accomplishments
- I am in the US Army reserve as a Operating Room RN.
- OSHA Compliance - Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.
- Documentation - Documented patient information obtained from intake interviews.
- I was part of UAMTF mission during the Covid-19 pandemic 01/02/21 - 03/31/21 in Tuba City, AZ.
- Currently deployed with US Army to SOUTHCOM and I am the Officer in Charge of my Forward Surgical Services from May 30 2024-until MAR 20, 2025.
Languages
Romanian
Proficient
C2
Activities
- Officer in US Army Reserve-currently serving.
- CNOR certificate.
- Interventional Radiology II.
- Joint Service Commendation Medal-2021.
- Army Achievement Medal.
- National Defense Service Medal.
- Armed Forces Service Medal.
- Army Service Ribbon.
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal.
Certification
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Public Health Nurse- CA Board of RN License # 566240
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - CA Board of RN License #615934
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
USC Arcadia
09.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Beverly Hospital
04.2009 - 09.2023
RN, ICU
Huntington Hospital, Magnet Hospital
03.2003 - 06.2009
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Registered Nurse
Pasadena City College
Associate of Science
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