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Member Spotlight

Member spotlight

The Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) aims to highlight our members who are making a positive impact in their careers as vascular nurses. SVN members work hard every day advancing the care of individuals living with vascular disease and supporting the mission of the Society. Interested in being part of the member spotlight or nominating a peer? Email Moe at mmalek@vascularsociety.org or complete our survey for inclusion!

Maria Dei Tos, APN

SVN Member since February 2024

What is your personal background in vascular nursing (how long have you worked in the vascular field, did you practice something before, etc.)?

I have been a Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner for nearly one year, and prior to this, I worked in Family Medicine and then Thoracic Surgery for many years. I have been a nurse since 2010 and a nurse practitioner since 2018.
Vascular Surgery is a great specialty and I'm eager to dive deep into it.

What is your favorite aspect of vascular nursing?

My favorite aspect of Vascular nursing is that Vascular disease affects nearly everyone, in some way or another, and teaching patients about the natural history of the disease and lifestyle modifications has been very rewarding.

What is the most challenging part of your job as a vascular nurse?

The most challenging part of Vascular nursing is seeing patient's disease progress, especially down the road of limb loss.

Have there been changes in your work force? How so?

I have not seen much change in my current workforce yet!

What are your personal goals within the vascular field (implement protocols, increase patient volume, research, societal involvement, etc.)? I have a few goals for myself-- Working on smoking cessation counseling including compiling state and local resources and methods to obtain Nicotine replacement for patients. So many patients are told they need to quit and do not have the resources to do so.
My other goal is strengthening my wound care skills. I have been working with wound care nurses in the Wound Care Clinic at my facility which has been a great experience.

What is a “fun fact” about yourself that you would like others to know? 

Fun fact - I attended the SVN Conference this year and I LOVED it!

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What is your personal background in vascular nursing (how long have you worked in the vascular field, did you practice something before, etc.)?

What is your favorite aspect of vascular nursing?

What is the most challenging part of your job as a vascular nurse?

Have there been changes in your work force? How so?

What is a “fun fact” about yourself that you would like others to know?

What is a “fun fact” about yourself that you would like others to know? 