vascular access registered nurse resume example with 14+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Knowledgeable Vascular Access Nurse certified with the American Heart Association in BLS. Proficient in administering PICC lines in Teen and adult patients. Caring and hardworking with excellent PICC/Midline talents. Bringing 5 years of experience and a dedication to nursing excellence. Certified Vascular Access Nurse with over 3 years' expertise in providing attentive care to acute care patients. Excellent with IV insertions. Compassionate and focused with excellent communication skills. Ready to apply skills to a dynamic new position. Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pulmonary and vascular access specialty. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Skills
Patient Examination
Monitoring Vital Signs
Accurate Documentation
Preventive Healthcare
Attention to Detail
Medical Recordkeeping
Creative Problem Solving
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Critical Thinking
Compassionate and Caring
Medical Procedure Preparation
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Unit Oversight
Needs Assessment
Test Interpretations
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Nursing Performance Assessment
Student Precepting
Treatment Plan Modification
Group and Individual Instruction
PICC RN
Midline Insertion
USGPIV Insertion
Mentor
Preceptor
Charge RN
Work History
Vascular Access Registered Nurse, 04/2019 - Current Greater Baltimore Medical Center – Baltimore, MD,
Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
Provided compassionate and caring nursing services while implementing plan of care for each patient and collaborated with healthcare providers to document outcomes.
Placed PICC and midline catheters using Micro Seldinger Technique (MST) for best results.
Initiated IV therapy for patients undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy.
Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Administered medications to [Number] patients and monitored response to medications.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Participated in Practice Council policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care, 06/2015 - 04/2017 Vitas Healthcare – Wayne, NJ,
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Cared for pediatic Ventilator and Trach and dependent patients each day with quality-driven support.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Director of Head Start Program, 01/2007 - 10/2014 Telamon Head Start – City, STATE,
Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving problems.
Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes.
Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine success and compliance with state, local and federal regulations and recommended necessary modifications.
Developed budget for center and established controls to adhere to budget.
Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting program success in only [Timeframe].
Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
Recruited, hired and evaluated primary and supplemental staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost program outreach across Kent County.
Maximized occupancy of building to achieve return on investment.
Articulated center's mission to stakeholders to solicit support in realizing mission.
Education
Master of Science: Nursing Science, Expected in 10/2020 - Wilmington University - New Castle, DE GPA: Status -
GPA 3.5
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2018 - Wilmington University - New Castle, DE GPA: Status -
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2016 - Delaware Technical Community College - Dover, DE GPA: Status -
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