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EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE
Professional Summary

I am pursuing opportunities as a Registered Nurse that will utilize and enhance my abilities and education as well as develop new skills. I have a strong desire to excel and to meet new challenges brought about in a professional environment.

Certifications and Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification exp. 2016

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Registered Nurse in the State of Maine, License RN58512

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification exp. 2017

Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) Certification exp. 2015

Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner In Training (SAFE-IT)

Skill Highlights
  • Skilled cardiac care nurse
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Effective policy and program development
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Familiarity with disease management programs
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Medical clinical procedures comprehension
Relevant Professional Experience
Emergency Department Nurse
September 2012 Mercy Hospital － Portland, ME
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
  • Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
  • Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Coordinated the review, revision and creation of Operational Policies within ER Department.
  • Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement.
Charge Nurse
March 2011 to September 2012 Horizon's Living and Rehabilitation － Topsham, ME
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
  • Provided palliative care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Managed team of medical support personnel.
  • Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science : Nursing, 2012 University of Phoenix － San Bernardino, CA, U.S.

Member of Sigma Theta Tau Club

3.64 GPA

Associate of Science degree : Nursing, 2009 Kaplan College － San Diego, CA, U.S.

Student Class President

3.6 GPA
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse
September 2012 Mercy Hospital － Portland, ME
Charge Nurse/Skilled Nurse
March 2011 to September 2012 Horizon's Living and Rehabilitation － Topsham, ME
Emergency Department Technician
April 2008 to June 2009 Allstar Staffing － Carlsbad, CA
Emergency Department Technician
April 2007 to April 2008 Menifee Valley Medical Center － Sun City, CA
Emergency Medical Technician
January 2006 to April 2007 Lynch Ambulance Service － Hemet, CA
Emergency Medical Technician
January 2004 to January 2006 Schaefer Ambulance － San Diego, CA
General Manager
January 2000 to June 2004 Papa John's Pizza － San Diego, CA
Skills
  • Able to assess medical information from the perspective of adequacy and consistency.
  • Able to apply current clinical knowledge to medical data regarding diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and impairment.
  • Able to provide input and assistance to identify and collect pertinent medical information through outreachcommunications with attending physicians, claimants/insureds, and employers.
  • Able to provide consultation and education to peers and a variety of other constituents
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal/negotiation skills.
  • Strong team and collaborative skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, team based, corporate environment
  • Ability to mentor others and to give and receive constructive, behaviorally based feedback with peers and partners
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mercy Hospital
  • Horizon's Living and Rehabilitation
  • Allstar Staffing
  • Menifee Valley Medical Center
  • Lynch Ambulance Service
  • Schaefer Ambulance
  • Papa John's Pizza

School Attended

  • University of Phoenix
  • Kaplan College

Job Titles Held:

  • Emergency Department Nurse
  • Charge Nurse
  • Charge Nurse/Skilled Nurse
  • Emergency Department Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • General Manager

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 2012
    Associate of Science degree : Nursing , 2009

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