ambersky004 BSN, RN

ambersky004 has 17 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in CardiacStep-down/Progressive Care Unit.

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   HEPATOPULMONARY SYNDROME

   ambersky004 posted a topic in Critical Care

   Has anyone encounter this term Hepatopulmonary syndrome due to liver cirrhosis? There was a patient situation where he came in due to ascites, generalized edema, had pmHx of TIPS, +meth/cocaine...
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   Anterior Stemi w/ successful ppci then develop self limiting vfib?

   ambersky004 replied to ambersky004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Thank you
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   Anterior Stemi w/ successful ppci then develop self limiting vfib?

   ambersky004 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   10 hrs Post pci, pt develop a vfib but was self limited when night nurse check on her. Night doc said it was torsades though mg level is normal. Still was given 2 gm of magnesium. Now, cardiologist...
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   Retroperitoneal Bleeding

   ambersky004 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   How does retroperitoneal bleed develop after post pci? What are the possible causes of it developing? I was assisting in removal of arterial sheath with my co-worker, I was not able to monitor...
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   Techniques on Femoral Arterial Sheath removal?

   ambersky004 replied to ambersky004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Thanks for that description! Pt was tender to the touch in her inner thigh area while she pointed the site. Do you think the venous sheath was causing it? Anyway, I pulled arterial sheath then...
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   Techniques on Femoral Arterial Sheath removal?

   ambersky004 replied to ambersky004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Thank You wedgepressure. What is retrograde and antegrade stick? Can you describe it? I always feel doubtful when I pull sheaths because I am small but if I do have obese patients, I let a larger...
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   Techniques on Femoral Arterial Sheath removal?

   ambersky004 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   What are your techniques in removing femoral arterial sheath removal? If you are about 90 lbs in weight, does it matter or not when applying manual pressure to the femoral artery? Do you all have...
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   What should I consider before transferring from cardiac stepdown unit to outpatient surgery/in hospital GI Lab?

   ambersky004 replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing
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   What should I consider before transferring from cardiac stepdown unit to outpatient surgery/in hospital GI Lab?

   ambersky004 replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing

   Libra nurse Thank You. I do enjoyed being at the bedside. But for the past 2 yrs I have been more depressed. I have never tried changing jobs. So this is my first time moving to a different...
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    What should I consider before transferring from cardiac stepdown unit to outpatient surgery/in hospital GI Lab?

    ambersky004 replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing

    Libra nurse Thank You. I do enjoyed being at the bedside. But for the past 2 yrs I have been more depressed. I have never tried changing jobs. So this is my first time moving to a different...
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    transferring from cardiac stepdown unit to outpatient surgery/in hospital GI Lab?

    ambersky004 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    I have worked for 6 yrs now in cardiac stepdown/tele progressive care unit. 2 yrs ago, I posted about my burnout. But I thrive and stick with it again for couple yrs. Last yr covid pandemic,...
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    Need advice on switching from med-surg to GI Lab!

    ambersky004 replied to sbwpaso's topic in Gastroenterology

    I am also going for an interview in GI las/outpatient surgery. I have been a nurse in a cardiac stepdown unit for 6 yrs now which I enjoyed and enhanced my assessment skills. But I am feeling rot in...
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    What should I consider before transferring from cardiac stepdown unit to outpatient surgery/in hospital GI Lab?

    ambersky004 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked for 6 yrs now in cardiac stepdown/tele progressive care unit. 2 yrs ago, I posted about my burnout. But I thrive and stick to my unit again for couple yrs. Last yr covid pandemic,...
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    What should I consider before transferring from cardiac stepdown unit to outpatient surgery/in hospital GI Lab?

    ambersky004 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked for 6 yrs now in cardiac stepdown/tele progressive care unit. 2 yrs ago, I posted about my burnout. But I thrive and stick with it again for couple yrs. Last yr covid pandemic, our floor...
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    Caregiver Fatigue

    ambersky004 replied to ambersky004's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank