Andrea Ochs
8368 Chasewood Loop Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Experienced nurse with 18 years of experience bringing demonstrated clinical expertise in caring for adult and pediatric patients in a hospital, ambulatory care, and home setting. Quality-driven, adaptable, and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Access RN
UC Health Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2021 - Current
- Designated representative for Vascular Access for Unit Practice Council for Support RNs.
- Provides patient education and support regarding vascular access devices.
- Expert in assessing, monitoring, and troubleshooting patients with central venous catheters.
- Utilizes ultrasound and ECG technology to insert PICCs, Midlines, and peripheral IVs
- Certified in reading chest radiographs to release PICC lines and performs all CVC dressing changes in the hospital.
Home Infusion RN
OptumRx Pharmacy Svcs
Centennial, CO
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Administered IV therapy to patients in their home with chronic and acute conditions in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
- Assessed and monitored patient's response to treatments and intervened when appropriate to ensure safety and efficacy of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients about treatments, potential side effects and important care requirements.
Preop/PACU RN
Centura Health
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2012 - 02.2022
- Acted as relief charge and new RN preceptor in level III trauma hospital 17 operating rooms.
- Prepared adults and children for surgery by providing preoperative instructions, administering premedication, and starting IVs.
- Assisted physicians with pre- and post-procedures (i.e., nerve blocks, central line placements, knee manipulations, and cystoscopies)
- Ensured patient's safety and care in post anesthesia care by monitoring vitals and administering pain and nausea medications.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from surgery.
Vascular Access RN
UC Health Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Please refer to current Vascular Access RN position.
Critical Care (Adult ICU) RN
UC Health Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2009 - 11.2015
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients, identified changes in patient conditions, and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
- Proficient knowledge in treating and stabilizing trauma, cardiac, vascular, neurological, medical, and surgical patients.
- Assisted with intubation procedures, bronchoscopies, EGDs, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, ventriculostomies/ICP monitoring, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
- TNCC and NIH stroke certified.
Medical Surgical Renal RN
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2006 - 01.2009
- Preceptor to new graduate nurses and student nurses.
- Unit Practice Council representative for the Skin Committee and Improving Medication Preparation Team.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians on designated Renal/Dialysis floor.
- Performed numerous treatments to patients such as peritoneal dialysis to all patients in the hospital, wound care, central line and urinary catheter maintenance, medication delivery, and blood transfusions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12-2000
Certification
- Vascular Access Board Certification (VABC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
- All American Athlete at Ohio State in Synchronized Swimming : 1997, 1998, and 2000.
- NCAA National Collegiate Champion, Ohio State Synchronized Swimming: 1997 and 2000.
Timeline
Vascular Access RN
UC Health Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Home Infusion RN
OptumRx Pharmacy Svcs
09.2020 - 10.2023
Vascular Access RN
UC Health Memorial Hospital
11.2015 - 06.2018
Preop/PACU RN
Centura Health
02.2012 - 02.2022
Critical Care (Adult ICU) RN
UC Health Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 11.2015
Medical Surgical Renal RN
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
08.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The Ohio State University