RN, Emergency Resume Example Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Carlea

Liell

Professional Summary

Compassionate, self-motivated, and highly adaptable Registered Nurse. Proactively streamlines clinical responsibilities, initiating tasks and supporting interdisciplinary teams, while prioritizing high quality patient care. Skilled in providing exceptional service to a diverse patient population. Seeking opportunities to grow in my nursing profession, advance personal proficiency, and strive for clinical excellence as a practitioner.

Skills

Intravenous therapy

Preventative health

Patient and family advocacy

Chest pain management

Stroke management

Professional bedside manner

Excellent EMR documentation

Works well under pressure

Compassionate approach care

Detail-oriented + responsible

Team oriented approach

Responsive patient care

Education

University of Louisiana At LafayetteLafayette, LAExpected in 12/2020Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Charity School of NursingNew Orleans, Louisiana12/2017Associate of Applied Science: Nursing

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Work History

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center- RN, Emergency
Bennington, VT04/2019 - Current

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Monitored ER patients, including alerting physicians or charge nurses to changes in patient status, communicating with patients and their family members in a variety of traumatic situations
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Charted the patient's complete medical history, contact information, current condition, and present list of medications
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
Provide IV administration as needed, conscious sedation and local anesthesia for wounds
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained

Rutland Regional Medical Center- RN, Psychiatric Unit
Rutland, VT11/2018 - 04/2019

Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Performed assessments of patients to ensure expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Assessed and cared for patients experiencing alcohol and opioid withdrawal, while adhering to facility protocol on medication administration and therapeutic interventions.

University Medical Center New Orleans- RN, Medical/Surgical Nurse
New Orleans , LA03/2018 - 11/2018

Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Responsible for care of 6 patients
Assess patient status and communicate with interdisciplinary teams accordingly
Prioritize documentation and monitoring of patient charts via EPIC
Calculate and administer prescribed medications in a timely manor
Implement patient admission and discharge
Provide patient education related to health care needs, current status, medication, and discharge planning
Utilize strong analytical and critical thinking skills during the nursing care process
Utilize medical diagnostic equipment, instruments and supplies required for blood tests and infusion therapy
Maintain care of chest tubes, tube feedings, PCA medication, ostomy sites, and post-surgical wound VACs
Perform wound care, suctioning, catheter care, glucose monitoring, and preoperative preparation
Initiate telemetry monitoring and coordinate with relevant team
Active participation in unit based QI initiatives
Demonstrate flexibility during float assignments, providing appropriate care in accordance with unit specific measures

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Rutland Regional Medical Center
University Medical Center New Orleans

School Attended

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Charity School of Nursing

Job Titles Held:

RN, Emergency
RN, Psychiatric Unit
RN, Medical/Surgical Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Associate of Applied Science : Nursing

RN, Emergency Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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