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Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Clinical REWARDS Recipient for 2008
Dianna GrayLocation:
Swann 4
# Beds:
3 procedure rooms, one holding room
Unit Manager:
Rob Roy, RN, CCRN
Asst. UM:
Orlando Marrerro, CVT, RCIS, MBA
Procedures:
Diagnostic cardiac & peripheral angiograms, interventional procedures (angioplasty, stents)—cardiac & peripheral, pacemaker implants, ICD and BI-V implants, elective cardioversions, EPS, ablation
Common skills utilized:
Critical thinking, ACLS, observe hemodynamics and heart rhythm during procedures
Most common meds / those nurses must be familiar with:
Fentanyl, Versed
Care extenders used:
Radiology techs, Respiratory Therapist, transport
Certification for Differential:
CCRN or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
Selling points for Unit:
We are the BEST of the Best – We are a TOP GUN unit!!!
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