Lesley Kay Chandler 1263 Clarkson Ct, Ellisville, MO 63011

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lc560a6a@westpost.net * Home 314.435.8961
Personal Description
Highly self-motivated Healthcare professional with 20 years nursing experience c
oupled with the confidence and perseverance to exceed in all endeavors. Meticulo
us regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through skills. Maintain co
mposure, and make decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environme
nts. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to
improve the quality of patient care.
Experience
Quintiles Transnational/Abbott Vascular, St. Louis, MO 2009 to Present
RN, Clinical Specialist Coronary Division
Provide education, to healthcare professionals, on Abbott Vascular products for
the Cardiac Cath Lab (stents, balloons, and guidewires).
Instruct on use of products.
Maintain inventory at accounts.
Provide CEU's for healthcare professionals.
Attend national conferences to provide data and answer any questions.
Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO 2004 to 2009
RN, Cardiac Cath Lab
Staff nurse in Cardiac Catheterization Lab with five procedure rooms, including
one which serves as an EP and Catheterization lab and one strictly for EP proced
ures.
Directly assisted physician with angiograms and interventions: coronary arteries
, renal arteries, carotid arteries, peripheral arteries, and aortograms.
Experienced with RADI Wire, IVUS, rotoblator, angiojet, IABP insertion, and Elec
trical Cardioversion.
Directly assisted with EP studies, ablations, and device implants.
Administered IV conscious sedation per hospital policy during procedure.
Discontinued arterial and venous sheaths by manual pressure and closure device.
Observed cardiac monitors and vital signs.
Administered medications as ordered.
Prepared patients for procedure and monitored post procedure.
Occasionally performed charge nurse duties coordinating staff and procedure sche
dule and transfer of patients.
Orient new employees.
Co-chairman of Unit Practice Council.
Member of hospital wide Employee of Choice Steering Committee.
Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO 2003 to 2004
RN, Vascular Interventional Radiology
Staff nurse in the Interventional Radiology Unit with six procedural rooms.
Prepared patients for procedure and monitored post procedure.
Provided IV conscious sedation during procedure.
Administered medications as ordered.
Provided post procedure care.
St. John's Hospital, Prairie Heart Institute, Springfield, IL 2000 to 2003
RN, Cardiac Cath Lab
Staff nurse in CCL with nine labs, including an EP lab.
Procedures included angiograms and interventions, EP studies with ablation, and
device implants.
Observed cardiac monitors and vital signs.
Prepared patients for procedures and monitored post procedure.
Administered IV conscious sedation and other medications as ordered.
Discontinued arterial and venous sheaths from groin, brachial and radial sites.
Preceptor for new employees.
Walnut Ridge HealthCAre, Springfield, IL 1999 to 2000
RN
Performed multiple duties in this long term healthcare facility.
Restorative Therapy Nurse: Assessed need then implemented program to promote and
maximize resident's ability to function independently, post acute physical ther
apy.
Assistant Director of Nursing and occasionally Acting Director Director of Nursi
ng: Directed and coordinated activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical
, service, and maintenance personnel.
Inspected facility for federal and state regulation compliance. Recruited, hired
, and evaluated the performance of personnel.
PPS/MDS Coordinator: Completed all assigned sections of MDS and affiliated paper
work; formulated care plans based on resident's needs and strengths; would overs
ee the completion of MDS sections other team members were responsible for; and r
esponsible for timely scheduling of all MDS and Care Plan Conferences.

Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL 1999 to 1999

RN, Cardiac Med/Surg
Provided quality nursing care to patients with heart disease through patient obs
ervation, tracking vital signs and telemetry readings.
Observed patients post cardiac catheterization with or without intervention.
Administered medications as ordered.

Dr. Paul Papierski; Orthopedic Center of IL, Springfield, IL 1997 to 1998

RN, Nurse Coordinator
Private nurse for Orthopedic surgeon with specialty in hand and upper extremity.
Conducted screenings and evaluations of patients during office consultations, vi
sits, and phone conversations.
Managed clinic schedule.
Scheduled surgeries and coordinated hospital admissions with insurance and worke
r's compensation carriers.
Provided direct assistance in surgical procedures and coordinated pre and post o
perative care.
Assisted with billing utilizing DRG's, ICD-9 and CPT codes.

Dr. Terrence Pencek; Springfield Neurosurgical Associates, Springfield, IL 1995

to 1997
RN, Nurse Coordinator
Conducted screenings and evaluations of patients during office consultations, vi
sits, and phone conversations.
Managed clinic schedule.
Scheduled surgeries and coordinated hospital admissions with insurance and worke
r's compensation carriers.
Provided direct assistance in surgical procedures and coordinated pre and post o
perative care.

Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL 1995 to 1995

RN, PACU
Provided immediate post operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia.
Assessed surgical site and conducted regular evaluations of patient condition, a
nd administered medications as ordered.
Coordinate patient transfers.
Consulted with the attending physician regarding recovery.
As Charge Nurse, monitored patient transfers, facilitated communication.

Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL 1992 to 1995

RN, Med/Surg ICU
Served as a staff nurse in a Med/Surg ICU.
Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients including trauma patient
s.
Played an integral role in reporting patient changes in condition and symptoms t
o physicians.
Responded to cardiac and respiratory arrests and other life threatening situatio
ns throughout the hospital.
Consulted patients and families regarding patient care and medical condition, in
cluding facilitating communications between physicians and families.
Served as Chairman of Unit Council, coordinating and mediating staff meetings to
provide a forum for staff to discuss methods of improving patient care and staf
f satisfaction.

Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL 1991 to 1992

RN, Cardiac Med/Surg
Provided quality nursing care to patients with heart disease, including patients
post AMI.
Provided continuing patient observation, tracking vital signs and telemetry read
ings.
Observed patients post cardiac catheterization with or without intervention.
Administered medications as ordered.

St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL 1989 to 1991

RN, Med/Surg Neuro
Provided quality medical care of patients with neurological disease processes, i
ncluding victims of strokes, head traumas, and post neurosurgical patients.
Assessed patients through frequent observation and monitoring of vital signs.
Coordinated care with physicians, notifying medical staff of any changes in pati
ent condition.

Education
University of IL, Springfield (formerly Sangamon State University), Springfield,
IL 1992
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
St. John's Hospital School of Nursing, Springfield, IL 1989
Diploma, Registered Nursing
Diploma based program coordinated with Springfield College in IL for Associates
in Arts degree.
Springfield College in IL, Springfield, IL 1989
Associate of Arts
Goldfarb School of Nursing and Barnes College, St. Louis, MO
Currently working on MSN