Staff RN - Vascular Access Team - The Miriam Hospital - Providence, RI
(2011-09)
- Expert clinical skills in the insertion of peripheral intravenous (PIV) access devices and maintenance of inpatient and outpatient PIV and central venous catheter (CVC) devices.
- Certified and proficient in PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters) and Midline catheter insertion.
- Bi-monthly education and CEU crediting to staff RNs on vascular access theory and IV skill insertion.
- Preceptor for novice RNs and staff seeking assistance with PIV insertion and general venous access line care.
- Weekly CLABSI (Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection) prevention auditing and data collection for infection control monitoring.
- Provided education related to IV therapy and IV/phlebotomy skills to new physician residents at an annual skills fair at the Providence VA Hospital (2015)
Staff RN - 4 East - The Miriam Hospital - Providence, RI
(2006-01 - 2012-12)
- Provide daily medical/surgical nursing care to adult/geriatric population at a 5:1 patient to nurse ratio.
- Cardiac/vascular patient population with emphasis on telemetry monitoring and pre and post cardiac catheterization, general vascular surgical procedure care.
- Provide ongoing, individualized education on disease management and treatment plan to patients and families within the context and scope of nursing practice to enhance patient experience and better the patients' outcomes.
- Preceptor and mentor for nursing graduates and new hires.
- Nominated by staff peers for Jaffee Nursing Excellence Award.
- Member of the Pressure Ulcer Prevalence (PUP) committee-committed to monthly rounding and data collection of all inpatients by surveillance of skin integrity. Provide education and feedback to staff RNs on pressure ulcer staging, documentation, and product options for patient skin care.
