Abby Setash
Richmond
Summary
Personable and organized professional nurse with talent for coordinating and managing clinical operations. Knowledge in patient care protocols and hospital policies, paired with passions in infection prevention and patient health education. Committed to ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care Oncology
VCU Health
10.2024 - Current
- Encourages effective communication among healthcare team members through participating in daily rounds and interdisciplinary discharge planning.
- Serve as a resource for staff regarding clinical skills and information to help manage complex patient situations.
- Establishes and supports effective teamwork with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all facets of care are addressed.
- Coordinates with other leadership within the division to ensure staffing needs are met and to provide care to oncology patients throughout the hospital system.
Infection Prevention Committee Member
VCU Health
07.2023 - Current
- Perform monthly audits on central venous catheters and foley catheters and make relevant recommendations for unit based practice changes.
- Assess current practices for efficacy and safety in terms of infection prevention amongst a vulnerable population.
- Collaborate with infection prevention members across the hospital setting to ensure policies are relevant and followed.
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Oncology
VCU Health
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Skillfully manages challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documents medications, interventions, discharge instructions, and follow-up care in a thorough manner.
- Manages central venous catheters and high risk infusions used to treat oncologic diseases and related systemic complications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Nutrition, Foods, And Exercise
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA05-2020
Skills
- Collaboration with staff
- Communication
- Patient health education
- Central line management
- CPR BLS
- Bedside care & procedures
- Patient assessment
- Problem analysis/resolution
- Team based leadership
- Effective communication
Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse, 2024
CPR + BLS, 2024
Timeline
Interim Clinical Coordinator, Acute Care Oncology
VCU Health
10.2024 - Current
Infection Prevention Committee Member
VCU Health
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Oncology
VCU Health
02.2022 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Nutrition, Foods, And Exercise
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
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