Rita Wagle, BSN, R.N.

Experience

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  Parkland Health

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  -Provide in-depth assessments to unstable and critically ill adult patients-Implement ACLS measures, interpret EKGs, manage vasoactive medication infusions and invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and provide care for ventilator dependent patients-Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and devices such as colostomy or tracheostomy equipment, catheters, gastrointestinal tubes and central lines-Educate patients and family on disease and treatment process and provide emotional support-Assist physician with bedside procedures such as central venous access and arterial catheter insertion placement, intubation, endoscopy, bronchoscopy and chest tubes-Draw arterial blood gases and labs, interpret and implement interventions-Collaborate extensively with staff nurses, physicians, pharmacists, nurse specialists, radiologists, respiratory therapists and case managers Show less

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  Memorial Hermann Health System

  Feb 2016 - Dec 2017

  Heart Transplant RN II

  -Managed pre- and post-heart and lung transplant and cardiac assist devices such as Ventricular Assistive Devices (VAD’s)-Collaborated with an elite team of physicians, pharmacists, educators and nurses-Decreased pressure ulcers and central line-related infections as an active quality control member-Coordinated home healthcare and education for patients post-transplant or VAD

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  WOODLANDS SELECT INFUSION LLC

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

  Infusion Nurse

  -Establish intravenous access for infusion therapy-Responsible for safe infusion of immunoglobulins and other biologics with continuous monitoring of patients to prevent adverse reactions-Accurately reconstitute, calculate, and prepare dosage for medications -Educate patient and family on medications administered and their side effects

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  Kelsey Research Foundation

  Dec 2021 - now

  -Ensures quality, consistency and accuracy in the conduction of phase III clinical research trials in compliance with governmental, company sponsor, and IRB regulations-Recruits, screens, enrolls and evaluates study participants appropriate for inclusion in a large multi-specialty clinic-Provides comprehensive nursing assessments to develop, coordinate and implement activities associated with all phases of clinical research projects-Builds relationships with various multi-disciplinary groups to create new workflows-Communicates study progress with research director, sponsor and physicians-Accountable to timely documentation and data entry-Interacts with monitors/auditors while on-site to review data quality-Monitors and reports on AEs and SAEs, ensuring patient safety and protocol adherence Show less

  • Senior Research Nurse - Oncology

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Clinical Research Nurse

    Dec 2021 - Nov 2022