Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Location:

Swann 5

# Beds:

3 procedure rooms, one holding room

Unit Manager:

Rob Roy, RN

Asst. UM:

Orlando Marrerros, CVT, RCIS, MBA

Procedures:

Diagnostic cardiac & peripheral angiograms, interventional procedures (angioplasty, stents)—cardiac & peripheral, pacemaker implants, ICD 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, 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!!!

Articles about our heart program

Notes on Nursing, Annual Report

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