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REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Professional Summary
Quick-thinking Staff Nurse with strong medical knowledge and six years of providing high-quality medical support in the Emergency Department. Skilled in triage, treatment and patient education. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Extensive experience precepting in fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Ready for new opportunity to apply problem-solving skills within the nursing field. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Skills
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Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department3/09/15
to Current
Rochester General Health System – Williamson , NY
Rochester General Health System – Williamson , NY
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Associate Agent09/2003
to 02/2015
Avera Health – Eureka , SD
Avera Health – Eureka , SD
- Met with customers to discuss options, provide information and answer concerns.
- Organized and coordinated meetings and conference calls with various individuals.
- Quoted prices and credit terms to prepare sales contracts.
- Finalized and submitted paperwork to complete sales.
- Coordinated promotions to drive sales and increase customer base.
- Informed clients of policies and procedures.
- Advised customers about new products and assisted customers in determining best insurance needs.
- Resolved caller issues quickly and thoroughly.
- Collaborated with ten team members to resolve issues and identify appropriate issues for escalation.
Daycare Provider09/1996
to 05/2003
Staci's Daycare – City , STATE
Staci's Daycare – City , STATE
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Kept all areas neat, clean and properly sanitized.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Managed safety and security of all children under care.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Offered top-notch care to eight+ children at once, ranging in age from infant to pre-teen.
- Balanced children's days between play, instruction and rest with well-designed schedules.
- Maintained required documents on each child.
- Maintained all business-related documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing08/2018Frostburg State University-
City,
State
- Graduated with 3.9 GPA
Associate of Science: Nursing12/2014Frederick Community College-
City,
State
- Graduated with 3.9 GPA
Bachelor of Arts: Communications05/1992Salisbury University-
City
- Graduated cum laude
- Minored in Psychology
- Minored in English
Certifications
- Registered Nurse
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC-Trauma Nursing Core Course
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School Attended
- Frostburg State University
- Frederick Community College
- Salisbury University
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
- Associate Agent
- Daycare Provider
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing 08/2018
Associate of Science : Nursing 12/2014
Bachelor of Arts : Communications 05/1992
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