Angela Kime
Puxico
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, excelling in cardiac care and surgical assistance. Proven ability to implement innovative solutions and manage complex cases. Skilled in BLS and ACLS, with a detail-oriented approach and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and team collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CV Service Lead
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked with physician's to coordinate cases
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Coordinated supplies for all CV cases
- Managed the daily operations for the CVOR team
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - Current
- Recognized testing abnormalities and identified need for more extensive scans of area to improve accuracy of test results.
- Explained test procedure and supported patient throughout examination to help alleviate anxiety and concern.
- Reviewed and recorded patient medical histories and relevant clinical data to enhance knowledge prior to examination.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and notified physician of readings outside parameters to determine patient eligibility for testing.
- Demonstrated functional knowledge of radiology imaging tools such as digital x-ray equipment, computer-assisted testing programs and [Type] to facilitate successful test outcomes.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
06.2005 - Current
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Certified Surgical First Assistant - Surgical Technology
Southeast Missouri Hospital Colleage Of Nursing
Cape Girardeau, MO06-2005
Skills
- BLS and ACLS training
- Effective verbal communication
- Working Well in a team Setting
- Detail-oriented approach
- Managing Stressful Situations
Timeline
CV Service Lead
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
06.2005 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant - Surgical Technology
Southeast Missouri Hospital Colleage Of Nursing
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