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REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse bringing 8+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to all patients across the lifespan. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills
  • Precepting
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family education
  • Triaging
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • EMR / EHR
  • Postoperative Care
  • Critical care nursing
Work History
08/2018 - CurrentRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department | Company Name - City, State
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
06/2017 - CurrentRegistered Nurse Ambulatory Surgery Center | Company Name - City, State
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan and implement patient care plans.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated patients about post-operative instructions, including medication administration, infection complications and preventative health measures.
  • Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
04/2014 - 06/2017Registered Nurse, Emergency Department | Company Name - City, State
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
05/2012 - 04/2014Registered Nurse | Company Name - City, State
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
08/2015University of Maine At Fort Kent, City, StateBachelor of Science: Nursing
05/2012Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing, CityAssociate of Science: Nursing
Certifications
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • ACLS- Adult Cardiac Life Support
  • TNCC
  • Conscious Sedation
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University of Maine At Fort Kent
  • Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
  • Registered Nurse Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing
    Associate of Science : Nursing

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