1. 01/2007 to Current
San Antonio, TX
03/2003 to 09/2006
Petoskey, MI
06/1998 to 12/2002
Wood Stock, IL
06/1986 to 06/1997
Blue Island, IL
Dekalb, IL, USA
PAMELA KARRASCH
Professional Summary
RN with 29 years experience in various healthcare settings. Skilled in providing Ambulatory Surgery/ Interventional
Vascular nursing care.
Skill Highlights
Leadership Skills
Effective policy and program development
ACLS certification
Expert IV therapy and lab draw skills
Enthusiastic patient and staff educator
Conscious Sedation administration
Vascular care experience
PICC line certified
Trained in in- and out-patient care
Chemotherapy Administration
EKG interpertation
Staff development and training
Professional Experience
RN, Charge Nurse
STAR Vascular Access Center
Led a team of 8-10 RNs in addition to Medical assistants, LVNs, Surgical Technicians and Radiology
Technicians in the daily care of 20-30+ patients requiring interventional vascular procedures in an outpatient
setting.
Responsible for staffing assignments, schedules, inventory, lab testing, drug inventory and other company
compliance issues.
Assisted the company in obtaining Joint Commission Accreditation on three separate reviews.
Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
Proficient in conscious sedation and care of the ESRD dialysis patient and the PAD patient.
Staff RN in the Radiology Department
Northern Michigan Hospital
RN in Interventional Radiology Suite. Care of the pre, intra and post procedure patients.
Assisted in other areas of the Radiology Department as needed for administration of conscious sedation, IV
therapy skills or responding to medical emergencies in the department.
Cross trained to assist in the GI Lab
Registered Nurse
Centegra Health Care System, Memorial Medical Center
Staff RN on a medical / surgical unit
Earned certification in administration of chemotherapy
Placed PICC lines as well as policy development for PICC lines
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital and Health Center
Staff RN on a medical /surgical unit for 6 years.
RN in the IV Therapy Department for 5 years. PICC line certified and have inserted over 200 lines.
RN on the cardiac/medical unit for 1 year. Proficient in EKG interpretation and care of the Cath Lab patient
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Northern Illinois University
Licenses
RN Licenses in Texas and Illinois ACLS/BLS Certification
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