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REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Professional Summary
My goal in the profession of nursing and as a nurse practitioner is to continue to learn and grow as a caregiver and provider to expand my experience. My priority is safe, quality and patient centered care. I am compassionate, dependable, adaptable, hardworking, and trustworthy. I have been a nurse for five years, and my experience is with adult and pediatric patients on a medical-surgical floor and in the emergency room. These areas that I have worked in have given me a broad range of experience with all ages in acute and chronic health management and emergency management.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department | 06/2017 to Current
Rochester General Health System - Spencerport , NY
Rochester General Health System - Spencerport , NY
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Updated patient charts using EMR/EHR with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit | 03/2016 to 06/2017
Christiana Care Health System - Wilmington , DE
Christiana Care Health System - Wilmington , DE
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Cared for patients in 13-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- 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
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Pediatric Registered Nurse | 07/2014 to 03/2016
Anderson Regional Medical Center - City , STATE
Anderson Regional Medical Center - City , STATE
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- 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
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Education
University of Southern Mississippi - City, State | Master of ScienceFamily Practice Nurse Practitioner, 12/2019
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Mississippi University For Women - City, State | Bachelor of ScienceNursing, 08/2017
- Member of National Society of Leadership
East Central Community College - City, State | Associate of Applied ScienceNursing, 05/2014
East Mississippi Community College - City, State | Associate of ScienceLiberal Arts And General Studies
Affiliations
- Member, Mississippi Nurses Association, 2019 to Current
- Member, American Nurses Association, 2019 to Current
- Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2019 to Current
Certifications
- MS RN License (unrestricted)
License # 897705
Issue date: 6/24/2014
Expiration date: 12/31/2020 - BLS (05/23/19-05/2021)
- ACLS (05/15/2017-05/2019) Scheduled for renewal 11/12/19
PALS (05/09/2017-05/2019) Scheduled for renewal 11/12/19 - Emergency Nurses Association Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) expires 6/2021
- TB Certified (12/18-current)
References:
- Drew Robertson (current ED manager) 601-416-8430
- Shannon Kirkland, FNP (clinical preceptor) 601-416-7428
- Shelly Darby, FNP (clinical preceptor) 601-562-9005
- Julie Coleman, RN (ED supervisor) 601-479-2691
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School Attended
- University of Southern Mississippi
- Mississippi University For Women
- East Central Community College
- East Mississippi Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
- Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
- Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Pediatric Registered Nurse
Degrees
- University of Southern Mississippi - City , State | Master of Science
Mississippi University For Women - City , State | Bachelor of Science
East Central Community College - City , State | Associate of Applied Science
East Mississippi Community College - City , State | Associate of Science
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