September Washer
Greenville,SC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge and abilities. Highly motivated registered nurse with over 26 years of experience in delivering patient care. Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive care in an independent environment as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with team members. Strong knowledge of vascular access technique, devices, ultrasound systems, and CLABSI prevention. Seeking an opportunity to grow and share knowledge and passion for vascular access in an acute patient setting.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital
03.2012 - Current
- High level of autonomy. Functions independently as IV team in large regional hospital for last four hours of shift handling high influx of calls with proficiency.
- Coordinates care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Executes appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Helps patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Reduces complications through meticulous assessment of patients' needs and appropriate catheter selection.
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation of all vascular access-related interventions, supporting accurate patient records and facilitating effective interdisciplinary communication.
- Troubleshoots and resolves vascular access issues to successfully complete treatments.
- Participates in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Maintains strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Increases staff competency by providing comprehensive training on proper vascular access techniques and equipment usage.
- Involved in new product evaluation to determine functionality and benefit to team and patient care.
Staff Registered Nurse
Greenville Memorial Hospital
12.1997 - 03.2012
- Held multiple positions within Children's Hospital including general medical-surgical, out-patient surgery clinic, out-patient endocrinology clinic, and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology inpatient. Demonstrated flexibility in rotating through all ages of general medical-surgical, pediatric intensive care, neo-natal intensive care, and epilepsy monitoring unit.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients by effectively communicating with other healthcare providers.
- Coordinated appropriate use of resources, such as equipment and supplies, to ensure availability when needed.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, medications, discharge instructions, and follow up.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with tests and minor procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Maintained PALS and pediatric chemotherapy certifications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC05.1997
Skills
- Autonomous
- Accountable
- Team Player
- Team Building
- Effective Communicator
- Approachable
- Teachable
- EPIC
- Professional bedside manner
Proficiencies
- Insertion of PowerPICCs via ultrasound using 3cg technology
- Use of BD Site Rite 8 / BD Sherlock / BD SiteRite Halcyon system/ BD Preview and Preview 2 vascular access system/ Sonosite ultrasound
- Insertion of Jelco IV catheters, Nexiva closed IV catheter system, Introcan IV catheters, Angiocath Autoguard, AccuCaths, Powerglide Pro Midline catheter, Power Midline Catheter
- Central line maintenance
- CLABSI prevention
- Access and maintenance of ports
- Access and maintenance of AV fistula.
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Greenville Memorial Hospital
12.1997 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bob Jones University
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