Christine McElroy

Registered Nurse and vascular access specialist in large academic midwest hospital.

• Participated in practice, quality, and education committee.
• Lead system vascular access nurses committee a as part of shared governance.
• Considered a subject matter expert in vascular access and infusion therapy.
• Participated in and conducted nursing research.
• Converted in-person vascular access courses into an online format to meet learning needs during the pandemic.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided direct patient care, reviewed patient medical history, current intravenous needs and determined the appropriate vascular access device for duration of therapy.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on vascular access devices, care, and maintenance.
• Trained registered nurses and anesthesia residents in proper techniques, care standards, procedures, and protocols specific to ultrasound guided peripheral catheter placement.
• Advocated for patients by collaborating with medical providers on selecting the appropriate type of vascular access device, promoting vessel preservation to deliver intravenous medication and complete prescribed therapy.
• Participated in practice, quality, and education committee.
• Lead system vascular access nurses committee a as part of shared governance.
• Considered a subject matter expert in vascular access and infusion therapy.
• Participated in and conducted nursing research.
• Converted in-person vascular access courses into an online format to meet learning needs during the pandemic.

• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.