Andrea Price
Chandler
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department RN
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Executed rapid assessment and intervention strategies for trauma patients.
- Performed advanced cardiac life support to manage patients experiencing cardiac emergencies.
- Applied triage techniques to assess patient severity and prioritize care in high-pressure situations.
- Utilized defibrillators and other emergency equipment to stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce the spread of disease.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments on each patient upon arrival, identifying urgent needs or potential complications requiring immediate attention.
RN Transfer Coordinator
Christus Mother Frances Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Coordinated processes of transferring into our system patients who needed services we provide or a higher level of care.
- Facilitated communication between sending physicians and receiving physicians for Doc to Doc.
- Used department protocols and input from the physicians to determine level of care and placement and acceptance of patients.
- Coordinated processes of transfers out of our own facilities to higher level of care or for services we do not have.
- Charge nurse.
- Assisted in training new employees.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Christus Mother Frances Hospital
09.2014 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Triaged incoming patients into the Main and South ERs
Registered Nurse
TRMC Sunnyvale
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Triaged incoming patients
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Champion EMS
08.2010 - 04.2013
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Paramedic
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
04.2008 - 08.2010
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
AMR Arlington
09.2001 - 04.2008
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Trained Paramedics who came into the system. I also trained new Paramedics Firefighters that were coming into Arlington Fire Department
Paramedic
ETEMS
01.1992 - 08.2001
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12.2012
Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
- CEN
- TNCC
- ACLS
Timeline
Emergency Department RN
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
03.2023 - Current
RN Transfer Coordinator
Christus Mother Frances Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Christus Mother Frances Hospital
09.2014 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
TRMC Sunnyvale
04.2013 - 09.2014
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Champion EMS
08.2010 - 04.2013
Paramedic
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
04.2008 - 08.2010
Paramedic Field Training Officer
AMR Arlington
09.2001 - 04.2008
Paramedic
ETEMS
01.1992 - 08.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College