KEVIN PRUDHOMME

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care pathways in interventional radiology.
• Assisted in preparation and execution of complex interventional procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Educated patients on pre- and post-procedure care
• Conscious sedation for procedures that include: EKOS, Angios, fistulograms, Sinograms, Drain placements, Chest tubes, Biopsy's in CT and US, Cholecystotomy tubes, Port insertions, Permacaths and Mahurkars and various other procedures

Day Patient Services (Primary)

O.R. Circulator

G.I. Lab

Day Patient duties included:

-Preparing and recovering Cath Lab patients. -Removing sheaths as needed.

-Providing conscious sedation for Cardioversions and TEEs.

-Recovering, discharging G.I. post procedures.

-Discharging surgical and day patients, and providing discharge instructions.

• O.R. Circulator duties included:

-Circulating for general surgeries, Total joints or orthopedic procedures, laparoscopic procedures, Robotic procedures, and Gynecological procedures.

-Assisting anesthesia with blocks

• G.I Lab duties include:

-Prepping and discharging patient

-Documentation

-Assisting anesthesia during procedure

Interventional Radiology Nurse

Circulator

-Administered conscious sedation

-angiograms

-CTA

-G-Tube insertion

-TIPS

-Embolization's

-Permacath/ temporary catheter placements, PAC placements

-Liver, lung and bone marrow biopsies

-Paracentesis and thoracentesis

-Nephrostomy tube placement and exchanges

-Deactivation of pacemakers for MRI procedures,

RN staff (during Covid crisis)

-Total Care for patient in MICU setting

-Vented and isolation patients

-Multiple drips with sedation

-Rectal tubes, central lines and arterial lines

Temporary E.D. RN staff (during Covid)

General ED RN duties (Level II Trauma)

RN Circulator Interventional Radiology

-Administer conscious sedation

-CT angiograms

-Insertion G-tubes

-Assist with pediatric sedation for MRI's

-Recovered post procedure patients

-Paracentesis and thoracentesis

-Nephrostomy tube placement and insertion

-Permacath and tempcath placement

-TIPS procedures

-Embolization's

-Lung, liver and bone marrow biopsies

-On call for emergency procedures

RN Pre-Admit Testing (PAT)

-Pre-admission testing for all Surgical, G.I. and Interventional Radiology procedures

-Review patient medications

-Review labs and report abnormal labs, EKG and chest X-rays to MD

-Review pre-surgical instructions

-Get consents

Employee Health Nurse/Injury Coordinator

-Processing all new hires

-TB testing, N95 mask fit testing, labs, titers and drug screening

-Administration MMR, Varicella, Hep B and T-Dap as needed or required

-Champion and Leader in Flu vaccination program for employees, Medical staff and Volunteers

-Report, manage and follow up on all TB exposures, Blood and Bodily fluid exposures with Infection Control

- Report, manage and follow up on all Slip, Trips and Falls and work-related injuries

-Delegate treatment and light duty assignments

-Manage Lost work Days

-Power point education presentations concerning Slip, Trips and Falls, Needle Sticks, Blood and bodily fluid exposures and proper back care and lifting

-Part of Infection Control, Safety and Security, Quality management and Injury Committees

-Light duty assigning positions

-Continued tracking of injury process in conjunction with E.R. And Workers' Comp MDs.

RN Charge Nurse Interventional Radiology

-De-clotting grafts

-Conscious sedation

-CTA's and angiograms

-Assist pediatric MRI sedation with recovery

-Care for paracentesis and thoracentesis patients

-Nephrostomy tube placement/exchange

-Liver, lung and bone marrow biopsies

-TIPS procedures

-Embolizations

-Permacath/tempcath placements

-G-Tube insertions

RN Charge Nurse ED

-Intermittent Charge Nurse rolls

-General E.R. duties Trauma Level III

-Managed Trauma patients

-Certified TNCC/ENPC

RN O.R. Circulator (13 week contract)

-All general surgeries as a Circulator

RN staff Circulator

-General surgeries

-ENT, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Laparoscopic procedures and podiatry

-Float to G.I

-Administration conscious dedation

-Organ Transplants recovery

RN Circulator (Free standing Surgical Center)

-General cases

-ENT

-Orthopedics

-OB/GYN and C-Sections

-Plastic/reconstructive procedures

Back to back 13 week contracts in the Operating Room as a Circulator doing various procedure as a travel nurse.

• RN travel O.R. Circulator
• Various General surgeries
• Delivered high-quality patient care by assessing needs and implementing individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in clinical settings.
• Streamlined medication administration processes, improving safety protocols and reducing errors.

-Staff RN in CVICU

-Cared for open heart patients, Heart and lung transplant patients and kids lung transplants

-Occasionally floated to MICU to help out

• O.R. Circulation general surgeries, ENT, Orthopedics, OB?GYN, Laparoscopic, Neuro spine and craniotomies
• Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
• Mentored junior nurses on clinical skills and patient management techniques, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
• Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize health outcomes and recovery times.

• Charge Nurse Medical ICU
• Administered patient care plans based on individual assessments and medical histories.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve patient safety and reduce adverse events.

• Coronary Care Unit caring for cardiac patients post MI's, post Open heart surgery, Post Heat caths
• Administered medications and treatments based on patient care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective patient care strategies.
• Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.

Staff Nurse in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Cared for Level IV neonates

Assisted in newborn deliveries including C-Sections, stillborn and multiple births of premature babies

Cared for premies on ventilators, oscillators and premies in isoletes