Christy Koshy

• · Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• · Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
• · Assisted in 3D mapping, therapeutic ablative procedures with both radio frequency and cryoablation rhythm management procedures and lead extraction procedures
• · Assisted procedures like coronary intervention, structural procedures like ASD, PFO etc and hemodynamic supportive devices like IABP,Impella etc
• · Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• · Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• · Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• · Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• · Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• · Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• · Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• · Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• · Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• · Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• · Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• · Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• · Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• · Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• · Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• · Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• · Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
• · Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
• · Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• · Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
• · Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• · Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Managed care from admission to discharge

• Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

· Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.

· Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.

· Assisted in 3D mapping, therapeutic ablative procedures with both radio frequency and cryoablation rhythm management procedures and lead extraction procedures

· Assisted procedures like coronary intervention, structural procedures like ASD, PFO etc and hemodynamic supportive devices like IABP,Impella etc

· Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

· Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

· Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

· Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

· Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

· Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

· Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

· Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

· Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

· Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

· Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

· Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

· Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

· Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

· Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

· Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

· Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.

· Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.

· Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

· Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

· Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

· Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.