registered nurse emergency department resume example with 16+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Dynamic Registered NUrse bringing 7 years of experience treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff in Emergency Department and Critical Care settings. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Board certified as a Certified Emergency Nurse. Experienced in the use of electronic medical records.
Skills
Patient triage
Patient Assessments
EMR / EHR
Strong clinical judgment
Intravenous catheter insertion
Procedural Assistance
Stroke care
NIHSS certified
Certified Emergency Nurse
Management of analgesia, sedation, and vasoactive medications
Management of acute psychiatric emergencies
Management or natural and artificial airways
Work History
03/2017 to Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentUniversity Health Care System – Aiken, SC,
Cared for patients in 42-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Excels in the insertion of intravenous catheters, both with and without the use of noninvasive adjuncts. Frequently called to assist other units in the difficult IV placements.
Acts as a Stroke Champion to support other unit staff when administering TPA and in caring for pre-thrombectomy, Acute Ischemic Stroke patients.
Mentored and precepted newer nurses in unit work flow, triage, assessment, and ongoing care of a variety of patients.
Floated to Intensive Care units to provide direct patient care during the height of the COVID-19 crisis.
10/2012 to 06/2013
Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentUniversity Health Care System – Martinez, GA,
Worked as a Registered Nurse in a busy Emergency Department / Leval II Trauma Center.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
10/2010 to 04/2012
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care UnitAtlantic Health System – Freehold, NJ,
Completed the Critical Care Core Curriculum for New Graduate RN.
Proficient in the initiation and maintenance of CRRT and Artic Sun, and in assisting with the insertion of emergent Arterial and Central Venous lines.
Skilled in the care of patients who are postoperative neuro surgery, DKA, Acute Renal Failure, post cardiac arrest, and Acute Myocardial Infarction and Acute Cerebrovascular Accident.
Experienced in the use of invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring, titration of analgesia, sedation, and vasoactive medications, and management of artificial ventilation devices.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Participated in several patient harm reduction programs to include Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection prevention, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Prevention, and Central Line Infection prevention.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
06/2000 to 09/2010
ParamedicGrand View Hospital – Hatfield, PA,
Performed triage, assessed, and initiated protocol driven treatment for ill and injured patients.
Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
Education
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RN Return to Practice course: George Mason University - , GPA:
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Bachelors of Science: Nursing Western Governors University - , GPA:
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Associate of Science: Nursing Community College of Baltimore County - , GPA: Graduated Cum Laude
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Associate of Arts: Paramedic Anne Arundel Community College - , GPA:
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