Verna Louise July
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Johns Hopkins Aramco Hospital(JHAH), specializing in cardiac cath lab and ICU care. Expert in critical care monitoring and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Possess specialized skills in critical care patient management, advanced cardiac life support, and emergency response. Compassionate nurse known for high productivity and efficiency. Excels in effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing situations, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in high-pressure environments.Highly motivated and adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Language
9
9
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
JHAH ( JOHNS HOPKINS ARAMCO HOSPITAL)
Khobar
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Worked in Cardiac Cath Lab Aramco Hospital in Saudi Arabia from 2010- 2016, then the hospital partnered with John Hopkins from USA.Became JHAH( Johns Hopkins Aramco Hospital), continued working for the company from 2017-2023. Worked in both Cardiac Cath Lab and ICU through the years.
- In the cath lab, worked as a scrub nurse. Assisted doctors with cardiology, neurological and peripheral procedures.
- Insertion of cardiac stents, thrombectomy of cardiac arteries.Insertion of TPM,Loop recorders, EPS, PPM,CRT, TAVR,IABP,ECMO and more.
- Insertion of neurological/ carotid filters( for stroke prevention, insertion of neurological coils and glues for AVM and other procedures.
- Removal of thrombi and implantation of peripheral stents.
- Inserted IV lines, foley's catheterization and taking blood for sampling on cath lab patients.
- Responded to code events and emergency changes in patient condition.
- Administered IV medications and titrated drips as per cath lab protocol.
- Maintained accurate patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in an electronic medical record system.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Delivered critical care in Johns Hopkins Aramco Hospital CICU using advanced monitoring systems.
- Monitored ventilator settings and supported airway management for critically ill patients according to doctors' orders.
- Documented care plans in electronic records following JHAH standards.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists on bedside treatment plans.
- Responded to code events and emergency changes in patient condition.
- Educated families on ICU routines, care updates, and discharge preparation.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Assessed unstable patients and adjusted nursing interventions for intensive care needs.
- Administered IV medications and titrated drips as per ICU protocol.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in an electronic medical record system.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care..
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms, and observations.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Education
Diploma in General Nursing And Diploma in ICU
Afrox College of Nursing
Durban , Kwazulu-Natal 01.1995 - 12.2003
Skills
- Cardiac cath lab
- Critical care monitoring
- Ventilator management
- ICU patient care
- Medication administration
- Code blue response
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Medical records management
- Ventilator support
- Care plan development
- Patient discharge
- IV setup
- Compassion and empathy
- Flow sheet charting
- Infection control measures
- Discharge coordination
- Chest pain management
- Family and patient support
- English proficiency
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient assessments
- Tracheostomy care
- Professional bedside manner
- Direct nursing care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documenting vitals
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
JHAH ( JOHNS HOPKINS ARAMCO HOSPITAL)
03.2017 - 03.2023
Diploma in General Nursing And Diploma in ICU
Afrox College of Nursing
01.1995 - 12.2003