Chelsey Hungerholt

•Charlton 8A- Therapeutic Apheresis Treatment Unit (TATU)

•Specializes in Therapeutic Apheresis procedures using multiple different machines that separate and remove blood components for therapeutic purposes. This involves infusing blood components and fluids while monitoring the patient's clinical status, managing venous access, and monitoring for adverse reactions related to the procedure. These procedures include: Stem Cell Collections, CAR-T collections, IRB/Research collections, Therapeutic Plasma Exchanges, Photopheresis, Therapeutic Cytoreductions, and Therapeutic Red Blood Cell Exchanges.

•Works with multiple different specialties including: Heme/Onc/BMT, Neurology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Pediatric Heme/Onc, Cardiac, Lung, Liver and Kidney Transplant.

•Provides care to a wide range of patients, including healthy donors, acutely, chronically and critically ill patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. This includes pediatric and adult patients.

•Provides independent patient care in various settings, including the Outpatient Apheresis unit, at the bedside in General Care (both SMH/RMH campuses), critically ill patients in the ICUs (both SMH/RMH campuses), the Pediatric ICU, and in the OR (for heart and lung transplant patients).

•Charge RN from May 2021- July 2024. Managing the day to day operation of the 15 bed procedural unit of RNs and Desk Staff. Working directly with Transfusion Medicine Residents and Consultants, in addition to Outpatient RN Coordinators and Inpatient RNs. Facilitating emergency procedures being added to the TATU schedule. I continue to mentor the current Charge RNs/Team Leads in decision making.

▪︎Works on-call coverage from 1700-0630 for emergency procedures.

•Primary preceptor to Photopheresis procedures. I am currently the only person training orientees to this procedure. I also am a secondary preceptor to the other procedures.

• Expertise in working and troubleshooting Apheresis machines.

•Adherence to Nursing procedural guidelines, DLMP (Department of Laboratory Medicine) Standards of Practice, and governing agencies, such as: AABB, FACT, CLIA, CAP, FDA.

• Mary Brigh 7 B/G- Trauma/ Cardiac Surgery ICU

• Provided direct patient care on a 12 bed ICU to Trauma/ General Surgery patients, and a 12 bed ICU rapid recovery Cardiac Surgery patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
• Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
• Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.

• Joseph 3B- Hospital Internal Medicine

• Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing adult patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
• Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
• Worked both 12 hour day and night shifts. Was an Associate Clinical Coach, Charge Nurse, and also participated in the Continuous Improvement and Charge Nurse Committees.