Deena M. Slayton
McKinleyville
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Coordinator with extensive experience at Providence St Joseph Health, specializing in PICC procedures and IV therapy. Proven track record in training RNs and enhancing patient care through effective coordination and quality assurance. Strong clinical judgment and exceptional organizational skills drive successful outcomes in treatment planning and staff development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
NURSE COORDINATOR
PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH HEALTH
Eureka
01.2011 - Current
- I train RN's to successfully become full time PICC RN's and Infusion Nurses.
- I have successfully given classes on USGPIV's as well, and proctored my students to independence.
- I Coordinate Orders and work with patients, MD's, Pharmacists, locally and out of state. From order, to implementation of infusions.
- I am expert at providing IV access for most any patients infusion needs.
- I coordinate RN Schedules and perform data collection/statistics, as well as being responsible for yearly skill assessments.
STAFF NURSE
PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH HEALTH
Eureka
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Medical/Surgical Unit - I worked on the Med/Surg Unit upon graduating from the Nursing Program.
- I was adept at carrying a 5 patient load.
- I learned a high level of organization.
- I became the IV Specialist on the Unit.
- I advanced quickly to being offered a position in the Ambulatory Infusion Program.
- I trained directly with the Director of the Ambulatory/Home Infusion Program at that time, Tim Talbert, RN VA-BC.
Education
CRNI- Certified Registered Nurse Infusion
06-2021
VA-BC - Vascular Access Board Certified
06-2021
Bachelors degree - Nursing Science
Capella University
In Progress11-2027
ASN -
College of the Redwoods
01.2010
Skills
- PICC Procedures
- Modified Seldinger technique
- Ultrasound guidance
- USGPIV
- PIV
- Midline Insertions
- Best Practice techniques
- Intrathecal Pump Refills
- Medtronic Pumps
- CADD pumps
- Dial a Flo
- Syringe Pumps
- Feeding pumps
- Medical coordination
- Patient care
- IV therapy
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Teaching methods
- Time management
- Healthcare documentation
- Telephone triage
- Quality improvement
- Care coordination
- Schedule management
- Treatment coordination
- Multitasking and organization
- Direct patient care
- Staff assignments
- Critical thinking
- Clinical expertise
- Patient education and advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Electronic charting expertise
- Staff supervision
- Treatment Planning
- Electronic charting skills
- Staff development
References
- Tim Talbert, RN - 2011-2016, Former Director of the Home Infusion/Ambulatory Infusion Program at St Joseph Hospital, Eureka, CA, 707-599-8153, 707-725-2904
- Caron Young, RN - 2016 - 2021 Manager, Ambulatory Infusion Program at Providence St Joseph Health, Eureka, CA, 707-407-6987, 707-407-7472
- Additional references available upon request.
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