Ann Dall

Interventional Radiology

• Administered medications for sedation via oral, and IV and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Responded to any emergency, rapid response or code blue in the department.
• Placed ultrasound guided IV's throughout department on patients with difficult IV access.
• Prepped patients for procedures, sedated and monitored patients during procedures, and recovered and gave instructions post procedure.

Vascular Access Team:

Placed PICC lines, midlines and ultrasound PIV's throughout hospital.

Collaborated with Physicians to decide best access for each patient.

Mentored less experienced nurses with IV access

Performed central line audits monthly and reported findings to CLABSI team.

Interventional Radiology: see above description

• Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Applied critical thinking skills to anticipate potential problems and proactively address them before they escalate into more serious complications or delays in patient recovery.
• Increased staff competence by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and support to new nurses entering the MICU environment.

• Administered medications via oral and IV and monitored responses.
• Assessed patients and heart rhythms and reported to Physicians
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.