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REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Summary

Emergency Room Trauma Nurse with 3 years of experience working in Level 1 Trauma and high-volume patient settings. Strong background in Traumatic procedures and patient care.

Skills
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Infectious disease control
  • BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Ventilator care
  • Administering medicines
  • Taking vitals
  • Patient discharging
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Critical care
Experience
February 2018 to Current
Tampa General HospitalTampa, FLRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
October 2015 to November 2018
Kindred Systems Inc.Tampa, FLCritical Care Registered Nurse
  • Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
July 2016 to February 2018
Tampa General HospitalTampa, FLRegisteres Nurse Transplant
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
March 2011 to October 2014
Tampa General HospitalTampa, FLPhlebotomist
  • Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
  • Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts.
Education and Training
April 2019
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILNursing
Bachelor of Science
October 2013
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KYNursing
Associate of Science
May 2011
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLPrenursing Studies
Associate of Science
Additional Information

Relief Charge Nurse

TNCC

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Preceptor to new Nurses

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Tampa General Hospital
  • Kindred Systems Inc.

School Attended

  • Chamberlain University
  • Galen College of Nursing
  • Hillsborough Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse
  • Registeres Nurse Transplant
  • Phlebotomist

Degrees

  • Nursing Bachelor of Science
    Nursing Associate of Science
    Prenursing Studies Associate of Science

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