Adam Wintergerst

• Clinical Supervisor of a 44 bed level II trauma center emergency department. Duties included, assisted in assessing daily patient care needs and coordinated patient care assignments for clinical and non-clinical teams, facilitating appropriate care for diverse patient populations. Delegated duties to licensed and non-licensed caregivers based on their assessed skills and abilities, in alignment with the state nurse practice act. Collected information from interdisciplinary team members to inform and enhance patient care planning for the unit during each shift. Reviewed the care provided by caregivers and support staff, delivering immediate feedback and ongoing coaching to improve performance.

• Provided rapid assessment, stabilization, and comprehensive nursing care for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department.
• Managed care of critically ill and injured patients including trauma, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and medical emergencies.
• Performed triage, cardiac monitoring, IV insertion, medication administration, wound care, and emergency interventions in accordance with evidence-based protocols.
• Assisted with trauma resuscitations, stroke alerts, STEMI activations, rapid sequence intubations, and code blue responses.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including emergency physicians, trauma surgeons, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, and ancillary services to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilized critical thinking and prioritization skills to manage multiple unstable patients simultaneously in a high-volume emergency setting.
• Educated patients and families regarding treatment plans, discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
• Maintained accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and patient safety standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and trauma-informed emergency nursing care.

• Provided rapid assessment, stabilization, and comprehensive nursing care for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department.
• Managed care of critically ill and injured patients including trauma, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and medical emergencies.
• Performed triage, cardiac monitoring, IV insertion, medication administration, wound care, and emergency interventions in accordance with evidence-based protocols.
• Assisted with trauma resuscitations, stroke alerts, STEMI activations, rapid sequence intubations, and code blue responses.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including emergency physicians, trauma surgeons, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, and ancillary services to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilized critical thinking and prioritization skills to manage multiple unstable patients simultaneously in a high-volume emergency setting.
• Educated patients and families regarding treatment plans, discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
• Maintained accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and patient safety standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and trauma-informed emergency nursing care.

Oversaw triage processes for patients entering the emergency department. Upheld high care standards in the emergency room environment. Led comprehensive patient assessments in the emergency department. Facilitated collaboration among healthcare team members to enhance patient stabilization and treatment. Directed nursing interventions and systematic reassessments. Implemented targeted patient education initiatives. Maintained detailed and accurate documentation in patient medical records.

• Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Educated patients and families on health management and aftercare procedures.
• Implemented triage protocols to prioritize patient care based on acuity levels.

Conducted initial evaluations of patients entering emergency department. Supported adherence to high care standards in emergency room. Performed assessments of patients within emergency department.