Aliceson Kostecka
Elkridge,MD
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience in surgical patient care and vascular access. Skilled in performing complex vascular access procedures and delivering comprehensive patient education on care protocols and infection prevention. Strong advocate for evidence-based practice, consistently seeking opportunities for professional development and learning to enhance patient outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient care while fostering positive patient relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Certified Vascular Access Nurse with specialized training in the assessment, placement, and management of vascular access devices including PICC lines.
- Provided ultrasound guided vascular access and central line dressing management to 20-25 patients per day
- Educated nurses, patients, and families on the proper care of central lines, emphasizing infection prevention practices to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess acutely ill patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions on a 40 bed medical/surgical unit.
- 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.
Charge Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Assessed , planned , implemented and evaluated nursing care plans for patients on a 20 bed oncology unit recovering from extensive medical procedures
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN09-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL08.2018
Skills
- PICC line placement
- Ultrasound-guided Access
- Infection prevention and management
- Physician collaboration
- Patient and family education
Certification
- Active RN License number in the state of MD: R235359
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association
- Completed Johns Hopkins Nurse Residency Program (2019)
Accomplishments
- JHH CLABSI coach of the year- In this role I contributed to reducing the amount of central line infections by 30% at JHH (2025)
• Completed Johns Hopkins Nurse Residency Program (2019)
• Safe patient handling and mobility coordinator/educator (2018-2021)
• Completed an evidence based practice project on the use of multimodal analgesia and alternatives for postoperative pain control (2021)
• Created a morale and resilience committee to help nurses
thrive during times of adversity and respond in ways to
minimize stress and prevent burnout (2022)
Timeline
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwest Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2023
Charge Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
11.2018 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College