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Carrie Vech

Saint Paul,NE

Summary

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Howard County Medical Center and CHI Saint Francis excelling in anesthesia recovery and patient safety. Proven leadership in training new staff and delivering compassionate care. Skilled in PICC line insertion and critical thinking, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective clinical assessments and pain management techniques.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Howard County Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
  • Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

CHI Saint Francis
06.2010 - 06.2021
  • Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Inserted PICC lines and midlines for long term IV treatment.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

CHI Saint Francis
05.2006 - 06.2010
  • Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Cecilia High School
Hastings, NE

No Degree - Nursing

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
05-2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
05-2006

Skills

  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Clinical judgment
  • PICC line and midline insertion
  • Anesthesia recovery
  • Patient recovery assessments
  • Critical thinking
  • Compassionate care
  • Pain management techniques
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Patient safety
  • Clinical assessments

Certification

  • Transformational Health and Life Coach Certification, Health Coach Institute - 2019-current

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Howard County Medical Center
04.2017 - Current

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

CHI Saint Francis
06.2010 - 06.2021

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

CHI Saint Francis
05.2006 - 06.2010

High School Diploma -

Saint Cecilia High School

No Degree - Nursing

University of Nebraska At Omaha

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Community College

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