Belinda Kearnes
Summary
Expert clinician with extensive experience and skill sets to manage patient conditions at multiple levels.
Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procedure Room Nurse
Savannah Vascular Institute
10.2019 - Current
- Provided pre, intra and post surgical care of vascular patients. Administered medications under direction of the surgeon for moderate sedation and monitored patients during procedures. Assisted physician with procedures as needed.
- Educated patients on pre and post care techniques to improve outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Vascular Access Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce solutions/HCA Healthcare, Memorial Health
02.2018 - Current
- Insert and monitor PICC, Midline and ultrasound guided IV's. A resource nurse regarding vascular access line therapy and IV assessment, products and procedures. Assist with difficult IV access when needed.
Critical Care Nurse
Memorial Health
07.1993 - 11.2019
- Practiced at interpreting and responding to complex clinical situations and disease states, specializing in cardiac, neuro and medical ICU. Functioned in multiple roles including preceptor, MET Team, ACLS and BLS Instructor, charge nurse and resource nurse.
Education
BSN -
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio01.1991
Skills
- IV therapy management
- Direct patient care
- EPIC electronic health records management
- Patient education
Certification
- Professional Registered Nurse privileged to practice Multi -State #64210 current thru 2026-04
- Vascular Access Board Certification since 2018-07
- ACLS current thru 2027-05
- BLS current thru 2027-04
Timeline
Procedure Room Nurse
Savannah Vascular Institute
10.2019 - Current
Vascular Access Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce solutions/HCA Healthcare, Memorial Health
02.2018 - Current
Critical Care Nurse
Memorial Health
07.1993 - 11.2019
BSN -
University of Akron
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