Highly experienced PICC Nurse eager to contribute exceptional supervisory experience, outstanding clinical expertise, and strong patient relations skills toward supporting a dynamic employer in achieving goals and objectives.

 

 

• Excel in peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement, interventional radiology and vascular access, and directing nursing team in delivering top-notch care.

• Adeptly oversaw patient care in Radiology Department inclusive of contrast administration, venipuncture, and moderate sedation administration.  
• Extensive experience in scrubbing and circulating for invasive procedures.
• As Charge Nurse, managed, motivated and directed team of six nurses in providing quality care to post-anesthetized outpatients at Arcadia Outpatient Surgery Center.
• Provided expert witness testimony for moderate sedation case in contract assignment as a Legal Nurse Consultant.
• Employ polished communication skills to effectively liaise between doctors, nursing staff, patients, and patients families.  
• Outstanding skills in multidisciplinary relations, health promotion/education, and patient advocacy.
• Expert in administration of moderate sedation and enforcing adherence to JCAHO standards.
• Reputation for decisiveness, problem solving abilities, critical thinking abilities, and abilities in caring for patients across the age spectrum.

 

 

PICC RNs+, Los Angeles, CA, 2005 to Present

PICC Line Nurse (Contract)

• Exercise well-honed organizational strengths in supporting various facilities in Los Angeles area in placement of peripherally inserted central catheters.
• Educate staff in line maintenance procedures to optimize patient care and quality control.

           

USC Radiology Associates, Los Angeles, California, 2007 to 2009

Interventional Radiology Nurse

• Adhered to strict safety policies and procedures in administering sedation to patients undergoing outpatient interventional procedures.

 

USC Abdominal Organ Transplant, Los Angeles, California, 2006 to 2007

Liver Transplant Coordinator

• Steered nursing services component of liver transplant program encompassing procurement of organ and scheduling of transplant surgery.
• Effectively coordinated cohesive and expeditious efforts between medical staff, nursing personnel, and transplant patients.

           

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Professional Experience continued

 

USC University Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, 1994 to 2006

Clinical Administrative Supervisor       (per diem)

• Directed daily operations requiring proficiency in staffing, compliance, team-building, and problem solving.
• Fostered, nurtured and maintained strong relationships with staff, physicians, and clients.

 

Clinical Coordinator C Interventional Radiology       (1998 to 2006)

• Led Interventional Radiology Department in efficiently performing 2,000 invasive procedures annually, and held accountability for validating accuracy of interventional coding and billing
• Spearheaded successful launch and management of inventory consignment program with Boston Scientific and Cordis.
• Resourcefully formulated and initiated perpetual inventory system to significantly boost productivity and cost containment.

 

Staff Nurse, Interventional Radiology       (1995 to 1998)          

• Leveraged a strong team player work approach in planning, implementing and evaluating care of critically ill patients undergoing invasive procedures in a tertiary care setting.

 

ICU Staff Nurse & Relief Charge Nurse, NSICU        (1994 to 1995)

• Demonstrated consummate versatility and solid clinical skills in performing hemodynamic monitoring, ventriculostomy maintenance, and care of ventilated patients.

 

Additional Experience:

 

Legal Nurse Consultant, Barbaro & Valentine, Santa Ana, California

PICC Line Nurse, Verdurgo Hills Hospital, Glendale, California

Radiology Nurse, Hospital of the Good Samaritan, Los Angeles, California

Charge Nurse, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Arcadia Outpatient Surgery Center, Arcadia, California

Staff Nurse C Coronary Care Unit, St. Joseph Medical Center, Burbank, California

 

 

Bachelor s Degree, Nursing, University Of Phoenix, Pasadena, CA

 

Associate s Degree, Nursing, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

 

ICU and CCU

Current ACLS and BLS

CCRN C Adult Critical Care

 

RN License

 

 

Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

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Organization Name

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Dear__________________:

 

I am very interested in the PICC Nursing opportunity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include excellent credentials, a broad-based nursing background including significant and recent PICC experience, and considerable strengths in seamlessly collaborating with multi-disciplinary health care team members.  To complement this background, I offer exemplary critical thinking, organizational, prioritization and documentation skills vital to succeeding as a PICC RN.

 

If chosen for this opportunity, you will find me to be a driven team player and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this position and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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