Carissa Wright
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Experienced Emergency Room Nurse. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision. Adept at working with all ages and walks of life with a focus on improving health and wellness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Clare Hospital
Lakewood, WA
09.2015 - 11.2020
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
- Managed patient triage processes, prioritizing cases based on severity of condition for optimal resource allocation.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
Registration Specialist
Harrison Hospital
Bremerton, WA
11.2009 - 09.2014
- Processed patient registrations efficiently, ensuring accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to resolve registration inquiries and enhance patient experience.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain up-to-date patient information and streamline workflows.
- Assisted in training new team members on registration protocols and software usage.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA06-2015
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient triage and assessments
- Caring for patients across all stages of life with empathy and dignity
- Ability to adapt to whatever is presented
- Previously certified in BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, NRP
- Communicating effectively with patients, family, and multidisciplinary colleagues
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Clare Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2020
Registration Specialist
Harrison Hospital
11.2009 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Olympic College