Aliah Metzger
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Adept at delivering compassionate care and medical expertise, I excelled in emergency departments, notably at Shannon Medical Center. Skilled in airway management and patient assessments, I consistently provided efficient, skilled medical care, significantly improving patient outcomes. My ability to multitask and maintain privacy and confidentiality stands out, showcasing my dedication to patient welfare and operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Shannon Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Surgeons Surgery Center
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Henderson Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mountainview Medical Center
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ERP International LLC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Adapt to a new work environment including learning new military protocols.
- Management of a “rapid track” environment utilizing clinical judgment to ensure safety for patients while maintaining efficacy and throughput of the department
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trustaff Travel Nursing
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trustaff Travel Nursing
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trustaff Travel Nursing
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trustaff Travel Nursing
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- 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.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tucson Medical Center
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Master of Science - AG-ACNP
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2015
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Shannon Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Henderson Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, PACU
Surgeons Surgery Center
08.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ERP International LLC
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trustaff Travel Nursing
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trustaff Travel Nursing
01.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mountainview Medical Center
05.2019 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trustaff Travel Nursing
11.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trustaff Travel Nursing
08.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tucson Medical Center
02.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - AG-ACNP
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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