Qualified Registered Nurse with proven track record in patient care and clinical excellence. Successfully managed complex patient cases and coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Education/NOD
Chalmers P Wylie Veteran Outpatient Clinic
07.2022 - Current
Coordinator of new hire facility nurse orientation
Facility supervisor on weekends and holiday
Created new nurse orientation
Instructor for PMDB
Co-Chair of the CPR committee
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic
04.2017 - 07.2022
Responsibilities: Evaluate, assess, and treat up to four Veterans concurrently.
Utilize EDIS criteria for level of severity.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring timely updates and thorough documentation of patient interactions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Assessed incoming patients quickly and efficiently, determining the appropriate level of care required based on their symptoms.
Vascular Access Nurse Specialist
NCH Healthcare System
03.2016 - 04.2017
Responsibilities: Coordination, assessment and placement of PICCs, Midlines and short peripheral catheters via ultrasound
Education of staff and patients on IV access
Performing central line drsg changes, assessment of central lines for declot
Precepting and training of new hires
Classroom presentation on IV access
Above satisfactory evaluation
Registered Nurse
IVS (Integrated Vascular Services LLC)
03.2015 - 04.2016
Provide PICC, Midline, and IV insertion to Central Ohio area, on a per diem basis, to contracted assisted living, rehab, and hospital setting
Using US guidance and modified Seldinger technique
PICC/PIV Services
OSU Wexner Medical Center
06.2010 - 04.2016
Responsibilities: Coordinating, assessing and placing PICCs, Midlines, and short peripheral catheter via ultrasound guidance
Training: Triaging for appropriate IV access, modified seldinger technique, sterile procedure, north-star insertion technique, de-clotting using Alteplase, sterile IV dressing change
Assisted in updating hospital policies for IV access and PICC placement/care/maintenance
Classroom lecture in central nurse orientation on PICC care and maintenance
Assisted in writing a national US convention power point presentation on PIV with US usage
Precepted multiple RN's and MD's on piv with ultrasound placement
Charge RN
Updated orientation manual for PIV/PICC placements
Licensed Practical Nurse at U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs-Northwest Community based outpatient clinicLicensed Practical Nurse at U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs-Northwest Community based outpatient clinic