HEATHER LOVE

• Perform vascular access procedures, including peripheral and central line placement, ultrasound-guided catheter insertion, accessing implanted ports, and assist with the care of patients undergoing the above procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians and care providers to select optimal vascular access devices tailored to individual patient needs.
• Educated patients and caregivers on effective post-procedural care for vascular access devices, enhancing recovery and safety.
• Provide education to patients and family members/caregivers regarding post procedural care of their device.
• Maintain current competencies through participation in continuing education activities.
• Led quality improvement initiative addressing knowledge gaps in vascular access device care, fostering better patient outcomes.

• Provide compassionate care to critically ill patients in a Medical/Cardiac ICU.
• Assess patients, manage complex monitoring and life-support devices, administer medications, and document in the electronic health record.
• Cultivated staff awareness of pressure ulcer prevention as unit representative on hospital-wide skin care committee.
• Guided new team members through onboarding processes and best practices. as a primary preceptor.
• Assist physicians with procedures and treatments.
• Assisted physicians with procedures and treatments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Mentor new team members as a primary preceptor.
• Cultivate awareness among staff regarding pressure ulcer prevention as our unit representative of a hospital-wide skin care committee.
• Developed and presented educational materials at unit meetings on pressure ulcer prevention, wound assessment and treatment, and stem cell transplants to enhance team knowledge.

• Documented patient assessments and vital signs, promptly notifying physician of condition changes to ensure timely intervention.
• Escalated concerns about patient conditions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, procedures, and medications.

Graduated with High Distinction