Elizabeth Chalman
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Specialized Registered Nurse with expertise in PICC line and vascular access insertions, emphasizing patient education and care optimization. Led initiatives to enhance hospital efficiency and patient outcomes through effective communication and detailed patient assessments. Experienced in ultrasound-guided procedures and collaboration with healthcare teams to improve quality of life for diverse populations. Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in PICC line insertion and patient education. Committed to optimizing care and ensuring patient safety through effective problem-solving and time management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Specialty
SADDLEBACK MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Laguna Hills, CA
04.2012 - Current
- Conducted thorough screening and qualification processes for healthy donors, ensuring alignment with FDA, DOH, AABB, and state government standards.
- Executed evaluations of donor eligibility using FDA-approved screening tool to maintain safety and quality assurance.
- Oversaw relief shift operations to ensure exceptional patient care and effective staff coordination.
- Accessed platelets during blood donation while monitoring apheresis machine
operations. - Enhanced blood product yield to support healthcare initiatives through proficient apheresis machine management.
- Conducted donor physical examinations and collected medical histories to identify risk factors for unsuitability.
- Acted as a critical resource for patients needing therapeutic phlebotomy, providing timely procedures to enhance patient care and hospital efficiency.
- Performed therapeutic phlebotomy procedures efficiently, optimizing time and resources for patients and hospital.
Registered Nurse
MISSION HOSPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Mission Viejo, CA
05.2013 - 04.2022
- Performed as a PICC Line/Vascular Access Nurse, applying knowledge in anatomy and patient assessment to ensure safe and effective PICC line placement.
- Conducted patient assessments and medication administration, monitoring for complications.
- Interviewed and evaluated/documented
medical histories and physical assessments
determining eligibility and safety for PICC/MIDline placement. - Monitor PICC lines for complications such as infection, occlusion, or thrombosis.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate PICC line management.
- Educate patients and families on the care and maintenance of PICC lines, including how to prevent infection.
- Adhered to sterile technique and infection prevention protocols during line insertion.
Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health. - Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans that addressed individual needs and facilitated optimal recovery.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management strategies and disease prevention practices, enhancing understanding and engagement in their care.
Theory Instructor
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
Anaheim, CA
11.2010 - 06.2013
- Demonstrated excellence in using range of instructional methods and learning strategies to optimize classroom and field learning experiences, making targeted adjustments as required.
- Achieved exemplary student performance, generating class/test pass rate of 85%.
Charge Nurse/Patient Care Coordinator
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Orange, CA
06.1997 - 04.2012
- Charge Nurse, facilitated optimal flow of patient care, staff, and blood donors .
- Patient Care Coordinator, provided outstanding care to oncology/hematology patients requiring therapeutic procedures.
- Evaluated patients and triaged with multiple departments to schedule treatments.
- Gained reputation as strong specialty therapeutic nurse with ability to provide high quality patient care and education; skilled in patient procedures of WBC removal, MNC collections, Plasma, and RBC exchanges, Therapeutic Phlebotomy.
- Demonstrated phlebotomy excellence in IV access.
- Contributed to talented team that developed tool for identifying needs on admission of children in need of: Aphaeresis therapeutic procedures such as; STEM Cell collection, WBC depletion, RBC Exchange, Plasma Exchange, Platelet Collection, Therapeutic Phlebotomy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Served in earlier position as Clinical Nurse II for CHOC accountable for providing Oncology nursing services to newly diagnosed children with cancer from admission through discharge from Oncology Intensive Care Unit from 1991–1997.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.2006
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cypress College
Cypress CA06.1991
Skills
- PICC Nurse using ultrasound guidance
- Excellent IV Skills
- PICC management certification
- Time management
- Basic Life Support BLS Card
- Problem solving
- Patient education for care of a PICC
- Apheresis Specialty Nursing
- Specialized Infusion Therapy
- Patient Care Planning/Coordination
- Team Building/Leadership
- Pediatric Care
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance with medical equipment safely
- Collaborate with Doctors, Nurses and other Health care members to ensure proper PICC line placement and management
Certification
- CA Registered Nurse, State of California, #467844
- Case Management Certification (expired)
- Chemotherapy-certified (expired)
- Hemapheresis Certification, #494 (expired)
COMPUTER SKILLS
- EMR (Epic EMR, Cerner, Meta-tec)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MISSION HOSPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
05.2013 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse - Specialty
SADDLEBACK MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
04.2012 - Current
Theory Instructor
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
11.2010 - 06.2013
Charge Nurse/Patient Care Coordinator
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
06.1997 - 04.2012
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cypress College
Master of Science - Leadership
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University, Fullerton