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1. CINDY LYNN OTTO, BSN, RN
320-290-3661  cindy.otto76@gmail.com 2297 Bice Ave.  Buffalo, MN  55313
Experienced Registered Nurse striving to improve overall health of patients with cardiac rhythm disease by using the
diagnostic data collected from their implantable cardiac devices along with patient signs and symptoms. The goal is to
lessen hospital admissions and patient complications due to cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure through proactive
monitoring and education. Areas of Expertise include:
 Patient Care & Education  Diagnostics  Device Interrogations
 Family & Patient Education  Cardiac Devices  Data Analysis
 Staff Training & Leadership  Problem Resolution  Patient Coordination
EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
PARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICES  St. Louis Park, MN  2015-Present
EP CLINICAL SUPERVISOR (RN) - PACEMAKER/ICD NURSE
 Manage Electrophysiology Nurse Clinicians, Device Nurse Clinicians, and Clinic LPN’s
 Providing performance reviews
 Experienced inproviding education for staff on performing device interrogations, interpretations, and reporting device
data
 Educate patients, nurses, and physicians about how the device functionality and what provide an analysis of the data
 Conduct interrogations of ICDS, pacemakers, and internal loop recorders while monitoring remote transmissions
 Review and interpret remote monitor reports and identify problems that require further action
 Created best practices related to magnet protocols which have spread to other organizations in the twin cities area
 Greeting patients and preparing them for physician's examination
 Coordinate patient appointments, screenings, testing, and admissions
AEROTEK  Golden Valley, MN  2014-2016
MEDTRONIC CONSULTANT
 Conduct device interrogations at multiple sites as requested by Medtronic
 Interpret device data pro and educate patients about pacemakers, ICDs, and remote monitoring
NORTH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER  Robbinsdale, MN  2008-2015
REGISTERED NURSE, HVI- PACEMAKER/ICD NURSE
 Conducted 3000 device interrogations of ICDS, pacemakers, and internal loop recorders
 Created staff schedules and trained them in basic interrogation skills
 Reviewed and interpreted remote monitor findings and followed up with patients regarding data transmissions
 Maintained orderly, efficient patient flow
MERITCARE  Fargo, ND  2006-2008
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
 Utilized lab and x ray experience based on clinic needs
 Implemented infection control policies and procedures to deal with MRSA and VRE patients
 Changed bandages, monitored vital signs, collected data, and updated records
On Assignment  St. Paul, MN  2005-2006
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
 Assessed patient health history by collecting data from observations, exams, interviews and records
 Established nursing diagnoses and developed patient care plans
 Documented and communicated evaluation data to appropriate health care team members
 Educated patients about their conditions and necessary medical interventions
ALLIED PROFESSIONALS  Plymouth, MN 2005-2006
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
 Assessed patient health by collecting data from observations, exams, interviews and records
 Diagnosed patients and developed patient care plans
 Documented and communicated evaluation data to appropriate health care team members
 Educated patients about their conditions and necessary medical interventions

2. ASPEN MEDICAL GROUP  Bloomington, MN  2004-2005
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - ENDOSCOPY
 Recorded patients’ medical history and assessment
 Prepared patients for and assisted physician with endoscopy procedures
 Started IV/saline lock, administered infusions and injections, performed INR and glucose testing
 Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records in the electronic health record
 Monitored and ordered supplies/medications as needed
RIVERSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER  Minneapolis, MN 2003-2004
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - ENDOSCOPY
 Recorded patients’ medical history and assessment
 Prepared patients for and assisted physician with endoscopy procedures
 Started IV/saline lock, administered infusions and injections, performed INR and glucose testing
 Monitored patient status during procedures
 Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records in the electronic health record
ST. CLOUD MEDICAL GROUP  St. Cloud, MN  2000-2001
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, MULTI-SPECIALTY DEPARTMENTS
 Changed bandages, monitored vital signs, and administered medication
 Collected data and updated patient records
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY | St. Paul, MN | 2014
Associate of Science in Nursing
MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Fergus Falls, MN | 2008
Licensure:
Registered Nurse MN: R 184867-2 – Expiration: 7/2016
ACLS- Expiration: 3/2016
BLS- Expiration: 3/2016