Elizabeth Tekyi

• Manage vascular access education to both nurses (New graduates and Seasoned nurses)and patients as well as their families in a facility of about 300 to 500 patients and about 200 nurses
• Instructs patients and family members on proper discharge care concerning central venous management
• Self-directed with astute judgment skills
• High level of personal accountability
• Participates in unit-based vascular access study Quality Assurance Program
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses concerning vascular access procedures
• Follows infection control procedures
• Participates in Code Blue response to ensure quick vascular access need for resuscitation
• Served as a mentor to new staff members, providing training and support in their professional growth within the field of vascular access.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' vascular access needs, developing individualized care plans accordingly.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing best practices in vascular access device insertion and maintenance.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize the selection and management of vascular access devices for patients.

Proficient in placing approximately 5 PICC lines, 4 Midlines as well as 8-10 ultrasound guided PIVs in a 12-hour shift.

• Using ECG confirmation for PICC tip placement and reading X-rays for line placement as well
• Participates in CLABSI prevention protocols by educating nurses on how to manage and troubleshoot lines.
• Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop optimal treatment strategies for patients requiring long-term IV therapy or central venous catheters.
• Streamlined workflow, coordinating closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of vascular access services.
• Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
• Contributed to departmental goals by participating in quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access care.
• Championed evidence-based practice by remaining current on industry research and incorporating findings into daily practice when appropriate.
• Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication of procedures and expectations.

• Perform comprehensive range of clinical duties in a 50-bed neonatal intensive care unit
• Care for all phases of care needed by critically ill infants
• Assessed infants in their different developmental stages
• Participating in collaborated care with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify patient individualized care
• Providing family centered nursing care to critically ill infants and their families
• Expert in managing infants on intensive care monitoring devices, warmers and incubators, nasogastric tubes, feeding pumps, peripherally inserted central catheters and as well as arterial lines, ventilators, chest tubes and endotracheal tubes.
• Managed ventilator settings for mechanically ventilated patients, closely monitoring respiratory status and adjusting as needed.
• Assisted with successful resuscitation efforts for critically ill newborns, prioritizing immediate needs and stabilizing vital signs.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing neonatal outcomes within the unit.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patients'' conditions that may indicate deterioration or improvement in their clinical status.
• Reduced complications in high-risk neonates through close monitoring, timely interventions, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and encouragement to parents during their infant''s hospital stay.
• Advocated for the unique needs of individual patients and their families, ensuring access to appropriate resources and support throughout their medical journey.
• Assisted with successful resuscitation efforts for critically ill newborns, prioritizing immediate needs and stabilizing vital signs.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop targeted treatment plans for infants with complex medical conditions.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, creating a supportive environment that promoted healing and growth.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and individualized care plans for neonates.
• Managed ventilator settings for mechanically ventilated patients, closely monitoring respiratory status and adjusting as needed.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.