Jamie Lewis

• Insert, manage, and remove vascular access devices, including:

- Central Venous Catheter

- PICC Lines ( adult/ pediatric)

- Arterial Lines

- Midlines

- Ports (accessing/de-accessing)

• Utilized ultrasound technology to enhance vein visibility for successful access placement.
• Assisted in training new staff on best practices for vascular access techniques.
• Monitored patient responses during and after vascular access procedures.
• Educated patients on vascular access procedures and aftercare instructions.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
• Performed vascular access procedures according to established protocols and guidelines.
• Identified and evaluated patients requiring vascular access services.

• Performed vascular access procedures according to established protocols and guidelines.
• Placed Central Venous Catheters, PICC lines, Hemodialysis catheters, Arterial Lines, Midlines
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• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions.
• Utilized ultrasound technology to enhance vein visibility for successful access placement.
• Reviewed and updated clinical protocols to align with current standards of care at the facility.

• Administered pulmonary function tests for patients with respiratory conditions.
• Operated and maintained spirometry and plethysmography equipment.
• Educated patients on test procedures and respiratory health management.
• Recorded and documented test findings in electronic health records.
• Assisted in quality control measures to ensure accurate testing processes.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop treatment plans for patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Educated patients on the proper use of inhalers, nebulizers and other medical devices.

• Lead the RRT in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, providing all respiratory needs, including ventilator management, HFOV, and Nitric Oxide.
• Helped pioneer pediatric PICC placement by a respiratory therapist.
• Placed PICC lines, central venous catheters, hemodialysis catheters, arterial lines, and midlines by using ultrasound guidance.
• Served as a mentor and preceptor for newly hired personnel, providing guidance on appropriate techniques for the successful completion of tasks.
• Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
• Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
• Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.