CARNEY P. HARPER
Mount Vision,New York
Summary
Successful and ever-learning baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience in emergency medical care, seeking position as Emergency Department Nurse.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Westways Staffing
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Ambulatory Care Nurse Manager
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing high-quality care and addressing individual needs in a timely manner.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Unit Practice Council Chair
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Medical Staffing Network
02.2014 - 08.2020
- Contracts at St. Peters, Ellis Hospital, and Albany Medical Center
- Oriented staff nurses and performed team lead role
- Closely collaborated with management team at each facility to make improvements greater satisfying patient needs
- Improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
Emergency Department Nurse Manager
Glens Falls Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 50,00 visit per year Emergency Department, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams
- Continuously saught opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance
Registered Nurse Emergency and Trauma
Albany Medical Center Emergency Room
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted with the review, revision, and creation of operational policies within the emergency room
- Member of EMS and disaster committees
- Identified process improvements in the function and efficiency of the department
- Directed patient flow throughout department and facilitated movement of patients to assigned beds
- Educated new residents, PA fellows, and nurses on ultrasound guided IV placement
- Served as a primary preceptor for new graduate nurses and nurses new to emergency nursing
Paramedic
Kunkel Ambulance Service
09.2008 - 06.2016
- Coordinated and delegated tasks for a team of care providers and supervised all aspects of patient's pre-hospital care
- Operated in conjunction with multiple Police, Fire and EMS agencies
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to ensure proper operation
- Assisted in training of students and new employees
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Travel Assignment- Oswego Hospital
- Cared for a broad population of patients in a rural setting
- Quickly adapted during accelerated orientation
- Oriented Registered Nurses coming into the Emergency Department
Emergency and Trauma Services Nurse
Bassett Medical Center
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Used and enforced protocols set forth by hospital to ensure timely and safe patient care
- Utilized Epic Computer system
- Member of Safety Action Council
- Level II Trauma Center
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients with multi-system trauma and complex medical emergencies
- Level II Trauma Center
Emergency Room Technician
Bassett Medical Center
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Cleaned, maintained and restocked treatment areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Utica, NY5.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
State University of New York
Cobleskill, NY5.2008
Skills
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional demeanor
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Clinical Instruction
- Sound clinical judgment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Thorough understanding of patient flow
- Efficient conflict resolution
Certification
- New York State Registered Professional Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Former New York State and Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS-100, ICS-700, ICS-800
- BLS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Westways Staffing
03.2023 - Current
Ambulatory Care Nurse Manager
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2023
Emergency Department Nurse Manager
Glens Falls Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse Emergency and Trauma
Albany Medical Center Emergency Room
02.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Medical Staffing Network
02.2014 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
08.2012 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
03.2012 - 04.2013
Emergency and Trauma Services Nurse
Bassett Medical Center
05.2011 - 08.2013
Paramedic
Kunkel Ambulance Service
09.2008 - 06.2016
Emergency Room Technician
Bassett Medical Center
06.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
State University of New York
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