Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Wendy Bradshaw

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Certified Vascular Access Nurse with over 6 years of expertise in IV insertion services. Competent in placement of peripheral catheters, midlines, PICCS, and accessing implanted ports.

Adept in adhering to established safety and infection control practices.

Proficient in communicating well to meet patients' vascular needs. Helpful in supporting clinical staff who have patients with challenging vascular needs. Hardworking team player, highly motivated to provide patients excellent care.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1

Vascular Access Certification

1
1

Medical Surgical Certification

Work History

Vascular Access Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
05.2016 - Current
  • Provides central line and intravenous care to patients in an acute care setting.
  • Responsible for care and maintenance of central and peripheral lines.
  • Serves as a patient advocate by identifying specific devices for both short and long term needs.
  • Places Peripheral IVs, Midlines, and PICC lines utilizing ultrasound technology.
  • Access/ de-access implanted ports.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement best practices for vascular access care.
  • Provides education to patients and families pertaining to insertion, complications, and care and maintenance of lines.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
09.2003 - 05.2016
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.

Travel Registered Nurse

Cross Country Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
10.1995 - 09.2003
  • Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
  • Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Montreal , Quebec
06.1992 - 10.1995
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
05.1995

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

John Abbott College
Montreal
06.1992

Skills

Consults to determine the best vascular access device for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings

Provides ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs, midlines , and PICCS to patients requiring IV therapy

Educates nurses about vascular access to collaboratively advocate for patients' vein preservation and health

Certification

  • Vascular Access Certification 2020
  • Medical/ Surgical Certification 2020

Timeline

Vascular Access Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 05.2016

Travel Registered Nurse

Cross Country Healthcare
10.1995 - 09.2003

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Queen Elizabeth Hospital
06.1992 - 10.1995

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Of Ottawa

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

John Abbott College
Wendy Bradshaw