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Personal Information
Address: 542 Westwind Drive, Lakeshore, CA 93634 Phone: (555) 345-6789 Email: [email protected]
Professional Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused Vascular Access Nurse with over 6 years of experience in hospital and clinical settings. Specializes in the placement of peripheral and central intravenous catheters, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy administration. Known for excellent bedside manner, strong clinical skills, and the ability to comfort patients through complex and often stressful procedures.
Core Competencies
- Expert in peripheral and central line placement
- Patient and family education
- Infection control and aseptic techniques
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of IV access
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Proficient in documentation and patient charting
Technologies and Certifications
- Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)
- Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC)
- Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems: EPIC and Cerner
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Professional Experience
Vascular Access Nurse Memorial Hospital, Lakeshore, CA June 2017 - Present
- Successfully placed over 1,000 vascular access devices including PICCs, midlines, and IVs, maintaining a 98% first-attempt success rate.
- Led patient education sessions on IV care and maintenance, significantly reducing infection rates by 20%.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Implemented new infection control protocols, which were adopted hospital-wide.
Registered Nurse City Health Clinic, Lakeshore, CA March 2015 - May 2017
- Provided direct patient care in a busy urban clinic, handling up to 20 patients per day.
- Developed and led workshops on healthy living and disease prevention for community members.
- Assisted in the transition to a new EMR system, training staff on best practices.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of California, San Francisco September 2010 - June 2014
Vascular Access Certification Program American Association of Vascular Access August 2014
Continuing Education - Advanced Vascular Access Techniques - Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Referees
Maria Gonzalez Charge Nurse, Memorial Hospital Email: [email protected] Phone: (555) 234-9876
Dr. Richard Kim Primary Care Physician, City Health Clinic Email: [email protected] Phone: (555) 567-1234