Teresa S. Darst, BSN, RN, VA-BC

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Burleson, TX 76028

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PROFILE

Vascular Access Board Certified Nurse who combines clinical knowledge with leadership and management skills in medical and business environments. Known for being a leading advocate in vascular access and the nursing model to save physician time and create greater efficiency in serving patients. Recognized for strong verbal and written communication skills used in problem solving, improving morale, team building, and facilitation of a variety of standard care and vascular presentations. Nationally recognized by Who’s Who in Healthcare as well as nominated candidate for the 2013 and 2016 AVA Board.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PICC by VIC 2022 – Present

PICC Education and teaching of PICC placement, guidance and IV Phlebotomy, Ultrasound insertion of Central line catheter. Demonstrate understanding of the definition of acknowledging the Intravenous Nurses Standard of Practice (INS) and Association of Vascular Access network (AVA) designation for terminal tip location. Teaching of flushing and dressing changes for PICC and central lines and port insertions. Teaching of scanning skills and competency identifying structures of the peripheral vascular system by differentiating vein from artery and completing skills sheet. Provide the most professional, responsive and highest quality of Vascular Access service. We promise to approach each procedure with integrity and the Standard of Clinical Excellence and provide respect for our patients and clients.

Baylor Scott & White – Burleson, TX 2018 - 2022 EMERGENCY ROOM – Registered Nurse. Assessed patient conditions and nursing needs, using the nursing process. Ensured that patient direct care needs are met. Provided care appropriate to the age and specific needs of the patients. Providing medical care and specialized treatment to patients who are either critically injured or seriously ill.

Texas Health Resource CSO – Arlington, TX 2017 - 2018

EMERGENCY ROOM – Registered Nurse. Assessed patient conditions and nursing needs, using the nursing process. Ensured that patient direct care needs are met. Provided care appropriate to the age and specific needs of the patients. Providing medical care and specialized treatment to patients who are either critically injured or seriously ill.

TELEFLEX (ARROW) - Raleigh, NC 2014 - 2017

Education/Trainer:

Clinical Evaluation and Review – JACC

Clinical Evaluation and Review – Endurance - Extended Dwell Catheter

Speaking Contract

Clinician for CVC Insertion

PICC Tip Location System – Vaso Nova (VPS)

Provide solutions that enable healthcare providers to improve outcomes and enhance patient and provider safety furthering the R.N. scope of practice through education.

Arrow Clinical Educator (A.C.E. provides clinical and customer support of Teleflex Critical Care Products to sustain and acquire business within a given territory or region while maintaining and developing customer loyalty through clinical and educational customer needs assessment, product and procedural training, in-servicing, and required customer follow up (i.e., letters, approved product information, samples, educational materials, and clinical research articles).

• Maintain and develop expertise on Teleflex's critical care products, with particular emphasis on the Vascular Access devices (i.e., CVC, PICC, EZIO and Arrowgard technology)

• Keep current with medical literature, clinical initiatives/guidelines, competitive landscape, and industry trends and communicate with the appropriate sales and corporate departments

• Identify and expand customer base through networking and following up

• Work in conjunction with sales representatives and sales management to properly identify, prioritize targets, and achieve corporate, regional, and territory goals and objectives

• Manage all territory associated administrative tasks and responsibilities (i.e., territory expenses, materials, etc.)

• Participate in educational, scientific, and promotional activities at all identified local, regional, and national exhibitions (this may also include training and presentations)

• Contribute to the training of new field personnel and company personnel on vascular access products and related initiatives

• Maintain professional and clinical continuing education, licensure, and credentials. (When applicable)

• Provide written and verbal communication to sales management and sales representatives regarding field activity and account information

UNLIMITED VASCULAR ACCESS CONSULTANTS (UVAC) 2011 - 2015

Owner/Clinician: Teresa Darst, BSN, RN, VA-BC

Daily administration and insertion of Central Venous Catheter (CVC), Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Arterial Line (A-line), Arterial Blood Gas (ABG), External Jugular IV Insertion (EJ), and Ultrasound guided peripheral inserted IV, PowerWand insertions - new 29-day extended dwell catheters. Consultant and training for vascular skills, management, organization, daily operations, and outcomes. 3rd Party contracts with Doctors and Hospitals.

HUGULEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Fort Worth, TX 2004 - 2014

Vascular Access Specialist II Manager 2005 -2014

"First" nurse in the State of Texas to be able to insert Central Venous Catheter in the internal jugular (IJ)

Daily administration and insertion of Central Venous Catheter (CVC), Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Arterial Line (A-line), Arterial Blood Gas (ABG), External Jugular IV Insertion (EJ), and Ultrasound guided peripheral inserted IV, PowerWand insertions - new 29-day extended dwell catheters.

Ongoing supervision and institution of policies and procedures to promote compliance of the “IHI” Bundle – “Saving 100K Lives”. All infection control procedures, precautions and patient safety. Maintained 100% restraint-free status. Monitored for strict adherence to government regulations.

Directly contributed to Huguley Memorial Hospital’s designation as a Center of Excellence for use of the PowerWand insertion method. Led the charge by creating the necessary policies and procedures.

Development and institution of in-house IV and PICC line insertion department. Oversee the initial set up of inventory, policies & procedures, staff development, hiring and direct supervision of daily operations.

Manage and correlate monthly reporting, statistics of department operations, administration of all IV/PICC line inventory.

Successfully facilitate the staff education according to INS, AVA and all hospital policies and procedures.

Appointed to serve on the Patient Care Governance, Leadership & Staff Development, Unit Based Council, Products Committee, and John Hopkins Infection Control Boards. Additionally served as a CPR Instructor and ACLS Instructor.

Routinely manage the insertion of difficult IV lines, ultrasound inserted IV’s, PICC line insertions with over 4,000 PICC insertions,; Power Wand – 29 dwell peripheral IV catheter, PICC Wand Power Wand, and IJ Central Line Insertion Certified.

Endoscopy/Outpatient Surgery 2004 - 2005

Prepared patients for surgery and assisted as an Endoscopy Nurse.

Promoted in less than one year to Vascular Access Specialist Manager due proven knowledge of vascular and IV access.

ACCESS SCIENTIFIC, San Diego, CA 2011 – 2014

Education/Trainer

Conduct and facilitate speaking engagements for multiple organizations for the Infusion Nursing Society and American Vascular Association.

GENETECH INC, San Francisco, CA 2009 – 2011

Education/Trainer

Representative to educate and train nurses on Cathflo products at various skill fairs and hospitals

JOHN PETER SMITH HOSPITAL, Fort Worth, TX 2003 – 2004

Registered Nurse – PRN – Emergency – Trauma Services

Performed in multiple departments of the hospital as needed.

Quickly and efficiently learned all the necessary trauma protocol to be Level 1 Trauma Nurse

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BSN, Nursing, (Graduated Summa cum Laude) Kaplan University, Chicago, Illinois

ASN, Kettering College of Medical Arts, Kettering, OH

Vascular Access Board Certified

Peripheral IV Certified

Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Certified

Accelerated Seldinger Technique - "AST" Certification

Central Line Insertion Certification with Competency

Sitting for Certified PICC Ultrasound Inserter (CPUI) September 2012

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

RN: Active licensure in Texas

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Teleflex - American Vascular Association) AVA - 2011 - (Member) Spoke on Arrow Evolution PICC

Access Scientific (ASI) - PRN employee - Spoke 2011 - Elevating the Standard of Care

Infusion Nurse Society (INS) (Member) - Spoke for ASI- 2012- Elevating the Standard of Care in two (2) break- out sessions.

Spoke for ASI - Alb, NM for local chapter of INS - Elevating the Standard of Care

Spoke June 2012 - Huguley Home Health Senior Group - New technology in Vascular Access "The PowerWand".

Speaking at the AVA Conference Oct 16 - 2012 - 1. Elevating the Standard of Care and 2. Evidence based Practice in a Community Hospital.

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