Resus Nurse Podcast

Markus dela Cruz, RN Mark is an ED Nurse extraordinaire who turned into a Cath Lab RN. He is also found working in PACU units and still works some ED shifts. Mark also considers himself a foodie and likes exploring Queens, NY. Mark works at a Level 1 Trauma Center that is also a STEMI receiving center in Queens, NY. Fun fact: When I first started working, there were rumors that Mark can get an IV line with a full set of labs on sick patients with NO tourniquet! To this day, I believe this may be more truth than fiction. Disclaimer: This is how Mark and I manage our STEMI patients going to the Cardiac Cath lab for PCI. These are suggestions. Follow your institution’s policies. "The minute that fellow or that doctor opens up that vessel - you see the color returning, pt's vital signs are stabilizing, and the pain is completely gone. I'm having goosebumps telling you this. " - Markus dela Cruz, RN Need to listen to Part 1? Listen to Part 1 of my discussion with Markus dela Cruz, RN where we went over all the ni