Sarai Riancho
Tipp City,OH
Summary
Committed Vascular Access Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in ultrasound-guided intravenous insertions, PICC line placement, central line maintenance, and infection control protocols. Excels in patient communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Expert in educating staff on effective central line care and maintenance techniques. As well as training and mentoring staff on PICC line and ultrasound guided PIV insertions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Dayton Children's
Dayton, Ohio
05.2025 - Current
- Provides guidance on infection control practices while managing VADs.
- Provides patient education and support regarding vascular access devices.
- Educates patients on the proper technique for flushing, priming, and maintaining their vascular access device.
- Utilizes ultrasound technology to place peripheral IVs and PICC line placements.
- Performs dressing changes on vascular access sites to maintain patency.
- Implements evidence-based practice guidelines related to the care of VADs.
- Ensures proper documentation in the medical record related to vascular access device management.
- Responds to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Assists in training new staff members in the placement and management of VADs.
- Maintains a safe environment when caring for patients with vascular access devices.
- Advocates for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implemented the outlined treatment plans.
- Manages the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter lines.
- Provides support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Pediatric Registered Nurse- 3West
Dayton Children's
Dayton, Ohio
06.2007 - 08.2013
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, developmental stages, and pain levels.
- Educated parents and guardians on home care procedures, medication administration, and health maintenance.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to children, ensuring proper dosages and patient safety.
- Supported family members throughout the course of a child's illness by providing emotional support.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Performed diagnostic procedures such as venipunctures, immunizations and wound irrigations according to established protocols.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families by listening to their concerns and addressing their needs.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
Patient Care Assistant-3West
Dayton Children's
Dayton, Ohio
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided care, comfort and emotional support to children and adolescents facing serious illnesses and medical procedures.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06-2007
Skills
- Vascular access management
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Evidence-based practice
- Documentation accuracy
- Emergency response
- Ultrasound utilization
- Compassionate care
- Team training
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- PICC line management
- Ultrasound-guided Access
- Catheter care
- Vein selection
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Maintaining sterility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Leadership and mentoring
- Excellent communication
Certification
- VA-BC Certification
- AVA Member
- PALS Certification
Timeline
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Dayton Children's
05.2025 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse- 3West
Dayton Children's
06.2007 - 08.2013
Patient Care Assistant-3West
Dayton Children's
08.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
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