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
Acute Care Expertise
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Triaging
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Infection Control Measures
Patient Education
Precepting
Mentoring proficiency
Preceptor evaluation
Clinical instruction
Teaching material preparation
Clinical assignments
Didactic instruction
Competency-based education
Assisting with course content development
Work History
3/09/15 to Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentRochester 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.
09/2003 to 02/2015
Associate AgentAvera 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.
09/1996 to 05/2003
Daycare ProviderStaci'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
Expected in 08/2018
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Frostburg State University - Frostburg, MD GPA:
Graduated with 3.9 GPA
Expected in 12/2014
Associate of Science: Nursing Frederick Community College - Frederick, MD GPA:
Graduated with 3.9 GPA
Expected in 05/1992
Bachelor of Arts: Communications Salisbury University - Salisbury, MD, GPA:
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