Ana Self
Warsaw,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
VCU Health
Tappahannock, VA
11.2020 - Current
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care when needed according to established hospice guidelines.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
Mechanicsville, VA
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information in the electronic health record.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to post-op nursing practices.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement of necrotic tissue, irrigation, and suture and staple removal.
- Conducted pre-operative teaching sessions with patients and families prior to scheduled surgeries.
- Ensured that all post-operative orders were completed in a timely manner per hospital policy guidelines.
- Built strategic alliances with orthopedics, nursing, perioperative, physical therapy, home health nursing, nutritional services and pharmacy units resulting in more united front and recognition throughout system and region.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04-2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rappahannock Community College
Warsaw05-2019
Skills
- Staff Education
- Classroom Management
- Public Speaking
- Trauma care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Quality Improvement
- Pediatric Care
- Oncology Care
- Emergency Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient Rights
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship Building
Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Affiliations
- ESI Triage Class Instructor
- Preceptor for new employees and nursing students
- Charge Nurse
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
VCU Health
11.2020 - Current
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rappahannock Community College