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EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Professional Summary
A challenging position which effectively utilizes my nursing abilities and expertise. EXPERTISE AND ACHIEVEMENTS: Nurse with 23years experience in acute care settings with emphasis in the ER. Excellent clinical and nursing skills. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of nursing, including critical procedures, medication management, patient assessment, and pain management. Unique combination of medical/clinical. Nursing knowledge. Solid understanding of all aspects of patient care. Hold Associate's Degree in Nursing. Skilled in coordinating with doctors for efficient patient management and optimal delivery of treatment plans, Caring professional with solid work ethic, Team player who is able to relate to people at any level. Perform well in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Strong patient advocate. Assisted in the design a start-up of a computerized charting program. KEYWORD SUMMARY: Experienced RN with 22years experience. I take being a leader of the Emergency room very seriously and with great pride. Experienced registered Nurse with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Skills
  • Acute care expertise
  • Preceptor
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient/family focused
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Qualified critical care nurse
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
  • Hospice philosophy understanding
  • Thorough p hysical assessments
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Venipuncture/blood draw expert
  • Chest pain management expert
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Effective leader
  • Employee scheduling
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Organized
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse, 01/2010 to Current
Wellstar Health System – Austell, Ga
  • Level 3 Trauma Center * Advanced cardiac monitoring * Care of emergent and non-emergent patients * Head-to-toe assessments - knowledge of normal vs.

  • Care of the acute and chronically ill patients * Knowledge of hemodynamics * Basic IV and central line skills * Identifying and managing life-sustaining physiologic functions in unstable patients.
  • Assess need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Overseea number ofclinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the emergency room.
  • Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Administered infusion, medications and assisted with intubation.
  • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
  • Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
  • Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
  • Charge nurse in the ER to include lead charge duties.. Oversaw average of 150 patients per shift.
To Emergency Room Nurse, 05/2009 to 01/2010
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center – Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in number schools with number students. Ensured external follow-up where required.
  • Charge nurse on in a 25 bed emergency room. Oversaw average of 100 patients per shift.
  • Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to the emergency room.
  • Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Traveler RN, 12/2008 to 04/2009
Nursing Travel – Charlottesville, VA
  • Level 1 Trauma Center * Advanced cardiac monitoring * Care of emergent and non-emergent patients * Head-to-toe assessments - knowledge of normal vs.
  • abnormal findings and reporting abnormal findings to Charge Nurse, M.D., if warranted * Phlebotomy skills * Critical thinking to intervene with appropriate intervention for urgent/emergent care.
  • Care of the Acute and chronically ill patients * Knowledge of hemodynamics * Basic IV and central line skills * Identifying and managing life-sustaining physiologic functions in unstable patients * Includes other duties as assigned Nurse On Assignment Travel Nursing Charlottesville, VA.
  • Travel RN.
  • Central Float Traveler for 2 consecutive 13 week contracts.
  • Position included floating to ER/ICU and other areas where trained and competent.
  • Worked on Telemetry, Oncology, Med-Surg, and Medicine.
Nurse, 06/2007 to 08/2008
EDUCATION
Emergency Room RN, 05/2006 to 08/2008
Allen Bennett Hospital – Greer, SC
  • Advanced cardiac monitoring Care of emergent and non-emergent patients Head-to-toe assessments - knowledge of normal vs.
  • abnormal findings and reporting of abnormal findings to Charge Nurse, M.D., if warranted Phlebotomy skills Critical thinking to intervene with appropriate intervention for urgent/emergent care.
  • Care of the acute and chronically ill patients Knowledge of hemodynamics Basic IV and central line skills Identifying and managing life-sustaining physiologic functions in unstable patients Includes other duties as assigned to include assisted in the development, implementation, and teaching of new computerized charting and doing the staffing schedule for all nursing staff.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in number schools with number students. Ensured external follow-up where required.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Assisted doctors with and non-invasive procedures.
Staff RN, 08/1991 to 04/2006
Greenville Hospital System – Greenville, SC
  • Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
  • Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN.
  • Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of The patient's baseline needs and response to care.
  • Delegate tasks and supervises the activities Of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
  • Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.
  • Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care including equipment and material resources.
  • Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
  • Act as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
  • Participate in the.
Emergency Room RN, 00/00 to 00/00
St. Francis Womens and Family Eastside – Greenville, SC
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
  • Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic.
  • Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
Education
Associate Degree: Nursing Nursing, 1992
Greenville Technical College - Greenville, SC
Registered Nurse Loses In the State of South Carolina
Number 58345 expires 4/2010
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Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Current
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ
Began pursuing a BSN in July of 2013. Expected graduation is August 2014.
Certifications
  • Registered NurseState ofGeorgia ND Compact States.

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification year to present
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ABLS Certification
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Wellstar Health System
  • Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
  • Nursing Travel
  • EDUCATION
  • Allen Bennett Hospital
  • Greenville Hospital System
  • St. Francis Womens and Family Eastside

School Attended

  • Greenville Technical College
  • Grand Canyon University

Job Titles Held:

  • Emergency Room Nurse
  • To Emergency Room Nurse
  • Traveler RN
  • Nurse
  • Emergency Room RN
  • Staff RN

Degrees

  • Associate Degree : Nursing Nursing , 1992
    Registered Nurse Loses In the State of South CarolinaNumber 58345 expires 4/2010 :
    Bachelor of Science : Nursing , Current

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