Sabra Salem, RN, VA-BC

Perform pre, intra, and post op monitoring and critical thinking.

Perform RN conscious sedation and assist scrub with doctors for a variety of procedures including angioplasty, catheter placement and removal, and vein mapping to name a few.

Assist in operating C arm for the above listed procedures.

Continue to place PICC lines for outpatient population, and ultrasound guided vascular access.

Specialized in short term, long term, and difficult vascular access for all patient ages including newborn to geriatric.

Placed PICCs and Midlines on the above mentioned patient population using ultrasound guidance and tip confirmation systems.

Collaborated with physicians to determine the safest and most appropriate access device for each individual's needs.

Trained new nurses on the skills required for vascular access with constantly advancing techniques and products.

Maintained ACLS certification as an active member of the code blue response team at level I trauma hospital.

Performed RN conscious sedation and would assist scrub with surgeons and doctors for a variety of procedures.

Traveled within the region to train nurses with Bard equipment and products.

Created and implemented didactic and hands on interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.

Coached nurses of all skill levels to help meet clinical objectives.