PICC Line Nurse Resume
PICC is a short-form used for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter. It is long, thin, and flexible line used during blood transfusion, chemotherapy, and administering intravenous (IV) fluids. In other word, it is used to help medical care team in accessing blood vessels in the body. The PICC line nurses are certified to uses this apparatus on patients. They work under the supervision of doctors and ensure the line has been properly placed and everything is working in a normal condition. While it takes skills in placing the PICC line, it requires more when removing it. These nurses have the skills to place, remove, and troubleshoot problems with the PICC line.
PICC Line Nurse Resume Example
Jennifer Hewett
7562 Oliver Street
Baltimore, MD8574
Email id: h.jennifer@example.com
Career Objective:
To provide effective and comprehensive medical and nursing care to patients undergoing blood transfusion, and chemotherapy by working as a PICC line nurse.
Summary of Skills:
- Familiarity with intensive care setting
- Sound understanding of the principles and procedures of PICC line
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems with PICC line
- Exceptional coordination and organizational skills
- Sound communication skills with focus on customer service
- Good knowledge of human anatomy
Work Experience:
PICC Line Nurse
Flower Healthcare Inc., Baltimore, MD
June 2012 - Present
- Assess past and current medical history of patients
- Deliver nursing care to assigned patients
- Minimize the risk of infection when proving nursing care
- Complete necessary paperwork and procedures before inserting PICC line
- Ensure proper placement of PICC line for use
- Give advice and instruction to nursing staff on placement of PICC line
- Monitor patients, identify and solve problems related to the line
- Coordinate patient care and provide education and emotional support to families
PICC Line Nurse
STP Health Care Center, Baltimore, MD
October 2010 - May 2012
- Reviewed patient history and assessed discharge planning needs
- Formulated care plan according to the patient problems
- Reviewed and revised care plan and accommodated patients' changing needs
- Read physician orders and provide care accordingly
- Documented assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation activities
- Resolved patient problems in coordination with multi-disciplinary team
- Performed actual placement and removal of the line
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Maxy Nursing School, Baltimore, MD
2009
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PICC Certification
State Nursing Board, Baltimore, MD
2010
Reference:
On request.
