Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Resume Example American Traveler

REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Professional Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 12+ years of experience of providing patient-centered focus to a diverse patient population. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. I believe in being a collaborative team player, and educating patients and their families about disease process, plan of care, providing patient and family interaction in all possible situations while ensuring HIPPA Compliance with all staff. I am also able to communicate with Spanish speaking individuals as an effective advocate for patients. Professionally trained RN with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.

Skills

Intravenous therapy
Preventative health
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Chest pain management
HIPAA education
Removing sutures
Strong clinical judgment
Charting and clinical documentation
Collecting vitals
Precepting

Patient assessments
Cardiac life support
Trauma recovery
Foley catheters
Performing EKGs
Neurology awareness
Patient discharge
Tracheostomy care
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Adult and Pediatric treatment knowledge

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 03/2019 to Current
American Traveler – Granbury, TX

Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 03/2019 to 09/2019
American Traveler – Corsicana, TX

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 05/2010 to 02/2019
Medical Center Enterprise – Enterprise, AL

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity

Cardiac Stepdown Nurse, 01/2009 to 05/2010
Flowers Hospital – Dothan, AL

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Delivered high level of quality care to a diverse population
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Monitored telemetry
Monitored patients after Cardiac Catheterization per protocol
Monitored and cared for patients recovering from Bypass, Pacemaker, or Angioplasty Heart Surgery
Worked under Cardiologists, and Cardiovascular Surgeons treating critically ill, and cardiovascular patients

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 05/2009
Austin Peay State University - Clarksville, TN

Certifications

BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC

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