Arianna Dixon
Joppa,MD
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in critical care, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Demonstrates high productivity and effective communication to provide exceptional patient care. Proficient in fast-paced settings, emergency response, and infection control, ensuring optimal outcomes. Exceptional collaboration and empathy skills foster supportive healthcare environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake
Bel Air, USA
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Triage patients arriving by ambulance, as well as those visiting the emergency department, using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage protocol, and initiate rapid responses when necessary.
- Cared for four to five patients at a time in a 51-bed emergency department. Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, evaluated patient needs, prioritized treatments, and maintained patient flow.
- Managed and titrated critical medications, provided ventilation and airway management as needed, and documented patient information in the electronic medical record (EPIC).
- Served as a trauma nurse, addressing cases such as overdoses, cardiac arrests, pediatric emergencies, respiratory arrests, motor vehicle collisions (MVC), and unresponsive patients.
- Conducted EKGs, alerted physicians to abnormalities, managed cardiac rhythms, and assisted with invasive procedures, like central and arterial line insertions, and transvenous pacing.
- Cared for psychiatric patients, coordinating with physicians and behavioral health consultants to facilitate patient care and transport.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and a level-headed approach to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions, including defibrillation. Assist providers with invasive procedures, including central and arterial line insertion, and transvenous pacing.
Nurse Extern - Emergency Room
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake
Bel Air, USA
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Initiate peripheral venous access, collect blood work, obtain vital signs, and perform EKGs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment—over 900 hours in the ER.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
Patient Transporter
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake
Bel Air, USA
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Utilized safety equipment, including Sara Steady and HoverMatts, for patient lifting and handling.
- Transported patients to various medical areas using movable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Coordinated patient handovers to receiving departments, ensuring clear communication of special requirements.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2023
Associates of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD12.2022
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency care
- Safety
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural competence
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Maryland, R257610
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Hazmat
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake
02.2023 - 03.2025
Nurse Extern - Emergency Room
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake
01.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Transporter
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake
09.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Associates of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
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