Belinda Wallace
Climax
Summary
Expert Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse with proven clinical knowledge and judgment. Highly trained in cardiac procedures and successful at keeping patients comfortable for invasive work. Attentive to both patients' clinical needs and staff members' procedural requirements. Certified in ACLS.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego
03.2025 - Current
- Delivered patient care across various clinical settings and specialties.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop effective treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Supported infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Adapted quickly to new environments and diverse patient populations.
- Initiated emergency interventions as needed based on changes in condition or critical lab values.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with all levels of staff members and patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored for effectiveness.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions to determine if desired results were achieved.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure measurements.
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Curamed llc
Tarpon Springs
09.2015 - 03.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs during cardiac procedures for safety and stability.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Assisted in performing cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and lifestyle modifications.
- Prepared and maintained sterile environments for invasive cardiac procedures.
- Documented patient assessments and procedural details in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on lab protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, providing critical care support as needed.
- Administered medications as directed by physician.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Moses Cone Hospital
Greensboro
06.2011 - 09.2015
- Administered medications and contrast agents during interventional procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs before, during, and after interventions.
- Assisted physicians with catheter placements and image-guided biopsies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained sterile environments and adhered to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients undergoing procedures.
- Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
ICU Nurse
High Point Regional Hospital
High Point
05.2004 - 06.2011
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted in complex procedures alongside physicians and surgical teams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University Savannah
Savannah , GA 05.2014 - 10.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC 05.1998 - 03.2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication administration
- Emergency interventions
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Clinical decision making
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Radiation safety protocols
- Sheath removal
- Nursing work delegation
- Sedation support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Critical care nursing
- Cardiac catheterization expertise
- Interventional cardiology
- Procedural sedation
Certification
- CCRN 2009-current
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Curamed llc
09.2015 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University Savannah
05.2014 - 10.2015
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Moses Cone Hospital
06.2011 - 09.2015
ICU Nurse
High Point Regional Hospital
05.2004 - 06.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Randolph Community College
05.1998 - 03.2003