Dynamic Registered Emergency/Trauma Nurse bringing 10+ years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. 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.
Skills
Care Coordination
Accurate Documentation
Critical Thinking
Patient Care Oversight
Medication Administration
Emergency Diagnostics
Delegation and Motivation
Clear Patient Communication
Education
The University of Texas At ArlingtonArlington, TXExpected in 08/2021 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
GPA: 3.3
Lone Star Community CollegeKingwood, TX, Expected in 08/2010 ā āAssociate of Applied Science of Nursing:Nursing - GPA:
Lone Star CollegeKingwood, TX, Expected in 08/2008 ā āLicensed Vocational Nurse:LVN - GPA:
, Expected in ā ā: - GPA:
TNCC
, Expected in ā ā: - GPA:EPNC
, Expected in ā ā: - GPA:ENA Member
ANA Member, Expected in ā ā: - GPA:
Work History
Rochester General Health System - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Wolcott, NY, 12/2019 - Current
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles - Registered Nurse II Glendale, CA, 11/2011 - 09/2020
Delivered appropriate care to patients as required to patient population across multiple specialties including Medical/Surgical, Critical Care and Emergency Department.
Served as an ambassador for hospital-wide patient satisfaction team.
Obtained āGlowā status for patient satisfactions scores.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
County Of Nevada - RN, Emergency Department, Charge Nurse Ca 95945, CA, 09/2017 - 05/2019
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Managed nurses and nursing activities in 46-bed emergency department by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital - Registered Nurse II City, STATE, 11/2016 - 05/2018
Delivered appropriate care to patients as required to patient population while working in the Emergency Department.
Served as a member for hospital-wide fall prevention committee.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
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