Patricia Kilduff
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Skilled Vascular Access Specialist with experience in facilitating and overseeing vascular access procedures. Strong focus on patient-centered care, adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes. Proven skills in utilizing ultrasound guidance for venous access, ensuring minimal complications and enhancing patient safety. In previous roles, made significant impact by implementing clinical best practices in vascular access management, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Honor Health
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Performs daily surveillance on positive microbiology reports, communicable diseases, and reports to the Maricopa County Health Department.
- Created cases for positive blood cultures for bloodstream infections (CLABSI), surgical site infections, and CAUTIs.
- Deep dives for positive findings in collaboration with the nursing directors and staff aim to identify barriers and opportunities for improvement.
- Perform device rounds on all central lines and Foley catheters.
- Perform environmental rounds on nursing floors and certain departments.
- Assisted with education for staff members on infection control policies regarding types of isolation, proper PPE, and hand hygiene audits.
- Conducted audits of patient care practices to ensure compliance with hospital policy and procedures related to infection prevention and control.
- Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
- Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
Respiratory Supervisor
Honor Health
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Oversee the daily workflow and manage the respiratory and lines team on night shift
- Adjust staffing to accommodate an influx or decrease of patient census and or acuity in all areas
- Assist in on-boarding new hires in all areas of respiratory and vascular access
- Share the responsibility of creating the night shift schedule
- Track and report on team and individual performance issues
- Write and report corrective action to director and human resources
- Evaluate and create employee yearly performance reviews
- Communicate organizational and departmental needs as well as being a resource for the staff
Vascular Access Specialist
Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
Scottsdale, Arizona
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Working knowledge of vascular access to make appropriate vascular device recommendations to meet the patients' needs, and be proactive toward patient safety.
- Utilizes an ultrasound-guided approach to insert CVCs, hemodialysis lines, and arterial lines. Familiar with 3CG technology for PICC insertions.
- Maintain compliance with evidence-based methods to ensure patient safety and sterile technique to prevent and reduce central line bloodstream infections.
- Identified and evaluated patients requiring vascular access services.
- Assisted with patient preparation prior to the procedure.
- Performed venipuncture, arterial punctures, catheter insertion, and other related procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team. Maintains accurate records of all vascular access procedures performed.
- Reported any adverse events or complications to appropriate personnel.
- Provided education to family members about post-procedure expectations.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during the procedure.
Vascular Access Specialist
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, Arizona
01.2000 - 09.2018
- Working knowledge of vascular access to make appropriate vascular device recommendations to meet the patients' needs and be proactive towards patient safety.
- Utilizes an ultrasound-guided approach to insert CVCs, hemodialysis lines, and arterial lines. Familiar with 3CG technology for PICC insertions.
- Maintain compliance with evidence-based methods to ensure patient safety and sterile technique to prevent and reduce central line bloodstream infections.
- Identified and evaluated patients requiring vascular access services.
- Assisted with patient preparation prior to the procedure.
- Performed venipuncture, arterial punctures, catheter insertion, and other related procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team. Maintains accurate records of all vascular access procedures performed.
- Reported any adverse events or complications to appropriate personnel.
- Provided education to family members about post-procedure expectations.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during the procedure.
Education
Master’s - public health degree
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2021
BS - Advanced Patient Assessment Skills and Professional Development
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ01.2000
Skills
- Vascular access
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Patient education
- Device management
- Problem solving
- Ultrasound guidance
- Infection control
- Clinical procedures
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Vascular Access Board Certified (VABC)
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Honor Health
11.2022 - 07.2024
Respiratory Supervisor
Honor Health
04.2021 - 11.2022
Vascular Access Specialist
Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
09.2018 - 04.2021
Vascular Access Specialist
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
01.2000 - 09.2018
Master’s - public health degree
Grand Canyon University
BS - Advanced Patient Assessment Skills and Professional Development
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Gateway Community College
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