Teri Bartling
Harker Heights
Summary
Accomplished vascular access nurse adept at working autonomously/independently in the acute care setting. Experienced leader that promotes excellence from team and develops strong patient, staff and facility relationships. Advanced knowledge of the principles of of PICC line or other vascular device insertions/maintenance. Many years experience in critical care and prioritizing quality patient care consistent with standards of care and best practices. Avid partnership with infection prevention and functioning under guidelines and safety protocols.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Access Division Manager
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinates and manages two teams of VAS RNs covering 9 HCA facilities across Central Texas servicing nearly 2000 orders each month.
- Responsible for the anticipation, planning, coordination and provision of care for the patients while performing and monitoring the clinical insertion of PICCs, MLs and PIVs with and without the use of ultrasound and 3CG technology.
- Successfully maintained productivity and cost per procedure within set guidelines each month. Monitors and makes recommendations to improve workflow and processes.
- Hires and trains new staff and conducts appropriate coaching when necessary.
- Sets employee goals/objectives and conducts performance reviews.
- Maintains privacy, confidentiality, security and integrity of staff, patients and organizational data.
- Obtained VA-BC and CRNI certifications.
Infection Preventionist
St Davids Round Rock Medical Center
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Responsible for real-time infection/disease surveillance and reporting to local, state and national authorities while maintaining high accuracy standards.
- Worked collaboratively with stakeholders in all departments for development and maintenance of safe infection control/infection prevention strategies.
- Worked tirelessly during Covid-19 Pandemic through census, staff illness and supply chain challenges.
- Served as a board member for APIC chapter 116 to promote infection prevention throughout the Central Texas area.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Reduced infection rates by implementing evidence-based practices and guidelines in the healthcare facility.
- Successfully completed IHI Quality University and obtained CIC certification.
Supervisor ICU
St Davids Round Rock Medical Center
09.1998 - 02.2017
- Responsible for direct and indirect care of critically ill patients in combined Med-Surg/CV/Level II Trauma ICU.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained CCRN, CNRN and TNCC Certifications along with BLS, ACLS, PALS and S.T.A.B.L.E.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Supervised and trained a staff of ~75 RNs.
- Efficient in the care of the critically ill, hemodynamically unstable, vented, neuro, trauma, CV, and complicated surgical patients.
- Active in various facility and unit committees including safety, code review, policy / procedure and palliative care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX12-1993
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX06-1981
Skills
- Computer literacy - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- IHI Quality University
- HCA Leadership Academy
Certification
- VA-BC Certification
- CRNI Certification
- CIC Certification
- TNCC Certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
Timeline
Vascular Access Division Manager
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Infection Preventionist
St Davids Round Rock Medical Center
02.2017 - 03.2022
Supervisor ICU
St Davids Round Rock Medical Center
09.1998 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
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