Experienced Nursing professional, proficient in emergency patient care. Skilled charge nurse of a critical access hospital seeking employment in the emergency room. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Diligent in the triage process, able to make quick decisions based on the patients needs. Proficient in using nursing interventions while performing procedures, coordinating care and working closely with the ER providers.
Skills
Patient Care
Patient Advocacy
HIPAA Compliance
Cardiac Monitoring & EKG Interpretation
Performing Procedures
Physical Assessment
Medication Administration - all routes
Emergency Care
Venipuncture, EJ lines, drawing ABGs
Medical Records Management using Excellian - EPIC
Infection Control
Patient Safety
Critical Care
Patient Evaluation
Health Education
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse, 04/2021 - Current Hca – Maysville, KY,
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Supervised facility nursing staff overnight and organized patient care to facilitate patient flow.
Ensured adequate staffing levels for the following shift.
Triaged patient phone calls and appropriate follow-up.
Provided direct patient care as needed to support staff in ED, ICU, Med-Surg, and OB units.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Directed nursing activities for 4 departments at a Critical Access hospital with many employees, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Updated patient charts using Excellian - Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Medical Surgical Nurse, 05/2014 - 12/2015 Northwestern Medicine – Naperville, IL,
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Used Excellian - EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Managed caseload of 4-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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