Nurse Practitioner Registered

Arlene Carter, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, VA-BC

*** ********** **. ********** **, 15205

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EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University April 2020 Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Wheeling Jesuit University December 2013 Graduation Honors: Cum Laude; Dean’s List

Bachelor of Arts in Biology – West Virginia University May 2009

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Family Practice/Primary Care – Amy Hopper, Northside Christian Health Center (Pittsburgh, Pa) 250 Hours

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).

Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

Experience with suture application and removal, knee joint injections, PICC insertions, PICC removal, and cerumen removal

Internal Medicine – Sandra Majocha, Dr. Steiner's Office (Lower Burrell, Pa) 300 Hours

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

Diagnose or treat acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.

Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.

Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).

AFFILIATIONS

Pennsylvania Coalition for Nurse Practitioners

Association for Vascular Access

League of Intravenous Therapy Education Vascular Access Network –

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Clinician, IV Team – UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pa) April 2017 – Present

Oversees the vascular access team and acts as a role model with focused expertise and accountabilities in vascular access.

Assists in the completion of employee evaluations, selection and hiring of staff, and performance management.

Acts clinically to support staff for PICC insertions, ultrasound guided peripheral IV placements, tunneled central line repairs, PICC line removal, implanted port access and de-access, central line dressing changes and other clinical services.

Assumes formal leadership responsibilities for quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and new hire on-boarding.

Professional Staff RN, IV Team – UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pa) April 2015 – April 2017

Provided direct care through application of the nursing process by implementing and assessing vascular access care.

Utilized critical thinking skills to trouble shoot central lines, PICC insertions, Competent in PIV insertion, ultrasound guidance, phlebotomy, and central line knowledge.

Actively participated in unit-specific quality improvement efforts.

Provided detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care for central venous access and medication delivery.

Staff Nurse, 5G Hematology/Oncology – St. Clair Hospital (Pittsburgh, Pa)

Cared for hematology oncology adult patients and assisted with inpatient hospice.

Educated patients on diagnosis, plan of treatment, and medications.

Participated in comfort measures, palliative, and end of life care.

Cared for post chemotherapy and newly diagnosed oncology patients.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

[FNP-BC] Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – ANCC. Exp. June 2025

[VA-BC] Vascular Access, Board Certified –VACC Exp. June 2022

[RN] Registered Nurse – States of Pennsylvania (RN657694) Exp. April 2021

[BLS] Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Exp. Jan 2021

[CRNP] Pennsylvania- State Board of Nursing SP022428 Exp. April 2021

PRESENTATIONS

Case Presenter for Pediatric Grand Rounds at Association for Vascular Access Scientific Meeting

Co-Author for poster abstract and presentation on Extended Dwell Catheter Use in a Pediatric Hospital at Association for Vascular Access Scientific Meeting

Case Presenter for Pediatric Grand Rounds at Association for Vascular Access Scientific Meeting

Item Writer for Vascular Access Certification Corporation

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