Carmela Realon
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Compassionate staff nurse with expertise in patient care, emergency response, and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure safety protocols are met.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Liceo De Cagayan University
Surprise, Arizona
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs consistently.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health systems.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and discharge instructions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and implemented protocols.
- Participated in training sessions for new staff and nursing students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Sanitized, prepared and assembled medical equipment, readying work environment for physicians and emergency surgeons.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Assisted licensed physicians in treating or evaluating patients as required to support treatment logistics and document cases in real time.
- Observed applicable health and safety regulations and house protocols to achieve patient and staff safety and minimize liability to malpractice accusations.
- Cared for patients, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
- Followed standard procedures for collecting personal information, contacting relatives and transferring patients better accommodated at outside facilities.
- Managed complete processing of patients from initial admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes or concerns to attending physician promptly.
- Supervised the activities of Certified Nursing Assistants assigned to Emergency Department.
- Managed intravenous fluids and medications including titrating vasoactive drips.
- Assessed, evaluated and provided appropriate nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
- Assisted physicians during emergency medical interventions such as intubation or chest tube insertion.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals in developing patient treatment plans.
- Provided education on health maintenance, disease prevention and available community resources to patients and families.
- Administered tests not requiring licensed physicians to execute or evaluate, completing reports to act as efficient subsidiary.
- Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes, and signs of complications.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care while maintaining standards of professional practice.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety and infection control measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Willow Canyon High School
05-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Liceo De Cagayan University
05.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Willow Canyon High School