Experienced Vascular Nurse with over 16 years of experience in PICC and midline insertions. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Work History
PICC Coordinator
22 Years 5 Months
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield , CA | 05.2004 - Current
Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
Placed PICC and midline catheters using Micro Seldinger Technique (MST) for best results.
Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Cathlab RN
8 Years 8 Months
Saint Luke’s Medical Center | Quezon City, Philippines | 06.1992 - 02.2001
Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Supported physicians throughout catheterization procedures, including introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University | Manila, Philippines | 04.1990
Skills
Consulting
Document management
Scheduling and calendar management
Operations management
Strategic Planning
Intravenous therapy
Current California licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
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