Shelli Russo

Ultrasound Guided Insertion of PICC, Midlines, Powerglide Midlines and long and short IV catheters in inpatient & outpatient settings.

• Troubleshoot existing access, manage central lines.
• Train bedside RNs in appropriate management of central & peripheral venous access devices.
• Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses & devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

• Provided nursing care on 24 bed, high acuity, monitored pediatric unit.
• Cared for pediatric medical, surgical, oncology patients.
• Float to Postpartum to care for newborns.
• Float to NICU to take care of stable premature newborns.

• Oversee patient care on 24 bed, high acuity monitored unit.
• Round with physicians and nurses to coordinate patient care plan.
• Support bedside nursing staff, Interact with multidisciplinary team.
• Perform IV starts and port access for direct admits and pediatric patients in emergency department.
• Established moderate sedation and deep sedation protocol.
• Perform bedside pediatric patient care using family centered care model.
• Representative: Pediatric Quality Committee, Education Nurse Council, Pediatric Oncology Task Force

• Provided nursing care on 25 bed, high acuity, monitored pediatric unit.
• Cared for pediatric medical, surgical, oncology patients.
• Cared for adult medical, surgical overflow patients.
• Float to NICU to take care of stable premature newborns.
• Unit based team co-chair person implemented and completed several successful projects.

• Completed Pediatric Nurse Residency in Hematology/Oncology.
• Cared for complex Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Patients.

• Per Diem RN at Rural Hospital Pediatric Unit

• Operated 300 student, children's dance studio and performing company.