Jonathan Prendergast, RN, BSN, CRNI

Jonathan Prendergast, RN, BSN, CRNI

Jon graduated from St. Joseph’s College of Maine in 2013 and has worked in numerous clinical settings most notably in the emergency department at Rutland Regional Medical Center for 6 years where he developed as an instructor for ACLS and PALS in addition to precepting many new nurses. In 2019, Jon took on a new role in the diagnostic imaging department that provides a variety of services including: interventional radiology, cardiac procedures, vascular access, and outpatient infusions.

Jon has been the supervisor for infusions and vascular access at Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, VT since getting a promotion 2 years ago. He has been dedicated to educating the staff about vascular access devices, using ultrasound guidance for obtaining access, and new medications and services in the infusion center. He has been instrumental in implementing covid mAb infusions for outpatients, nurse-led PICCs, and modernization of the front-end processes for infusions. Jon has also organized and instructed classes on central line care and maintenance for nurses at RRMC and for nurses at local SNFs. He has implemented novel hands-on training aids for vascular access education including ultrasound, and can teach to multiple licensure levels.

Outside of RRMC, Jon is a first aid instructor for Killington ski patrol at Killington/Pico ski resorts, and volunteers for Killington Search and Rescue, a local backcountry search and rescue organization. He loves to help people and still finds a way to have a calm presence that puts people at ease even in crisis situations. He recently carried water up a trail to help contain a wildfire on the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail.