Dedicated Vascular Access Nurse with over 3 years of experience providing kind and attentive care to patients. Adept at utilizing the best practices of the nursing process to reduce post-procedure complication rates. Proven skills in ultrasound and PICC placement. Eager to apply expertise in a vascular access dynamic new opportunity.
Skills
PICC lines
Intravenous therapy
Strong clinical judgment
Medication Administration
Hemodialysis care
Work History
IV Therapy Nurse/ PICC Nurse, 08/2018 - Current Parkland Health & Hospital System – Dallas, TX,
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
Provided compassionate and caring nursing services while implementing plan of care for each patient and collaborated with healthcare providers to document outcomes.
Initiated IV therapy for patients undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy.
Placed PICC and midline catheters using Micro Seldinger Technique (MST) for best results.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse, 07/2010 - 05/2018 Parkland Health & Hospital System – Garland, TX,
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Updated patient charts using Software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse, 04/2015 - 05/2017 Swedish Providence Medical Center – City, STATE,
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Bachelor Of Science : , Expected in 06/2010 - University of Washington - Seattle, WA GPA:
Certifications
Certified Vascular Acess, Company Name - Timeframe
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