CVHC Nursing Services
- Comprehensive cardiopulmonary assessment by experienced CCU RNs who have extensive knowledge of heart and lung disease processes, their sequelae, and appropriate nursing and medical interventions.
- Insertion and management of central lines (PICC) and peripheral IV access devices
- Case management
- Therapeutics
- IV diuretics
- IV inotropic therapy
- Oxygen therapy
- IV antibiotics
- Oral/IV medication titrations
- Enteral feedings
Diagnostics and Monitoring
- 12-lead EKG
- Arrhythmia monitoring (Holter monitors, event monitors, and rhythm strips)
- Chest x-rays
- Clinical laboratory services
- Oxygen saturation determinations/monitoring
"I love my cardiac patients, but I wanted to spend weekends with my family. Now I can do both."
