Dana Garrett

-Placement of Picc lines, midlines, and peripheral IV’s with ultrasound guidance.

-Maintain sterile technique throughout procedure

-dressing changes on midlines and picc lines.

-critical thinking and assessment skills to determine proper IV access device based on meds, length of stay, and skin integrity.

- good communication skills with hospital staff, patients, and family.

-education of picc lines/ midlines to patients, family members and staff.

Radiology RN -Assisted Radiologist with procedures performed in Interventional Radiology.

Reviewing lab work and radiographic imaging pertaining to ordered procedure.

Monitored patient status and vital signs during procedures

Administered conscious sedation and closely monitored patients during sedation and implemented nursing intervention as needed.

Closely monitored patients post conscious sedation during recovery phase.

Accurate and timely documentation in EMR.

Staff RN/Charge RN in CCU

Hemodynamic monitoring of the critical care patient.

Developed plan of care for critical care patients.

Provided complete bedside care related to a variety of critical care needs. Management of patients on ventilators, IABP, titration of CCU medicines, induced hypothermia, and post cardiac catheterization.

As charge RN-

Ensured safe patient assignments, served as a resource and preceptor for new staff.

Acted as a member for the rapid response team and Heart alert calls throughout the hospital.

ED RN: Initiated ED patient assessment to determine immediate needs. Provided care for adult and pediatric patients with injuries and other emergencies. Followed all policies and procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.Prepared and administered medications as directed by physician.Recorded patients' medical history, vital signs and test results in medical records.