Accomplished Registered Nurse and Paramedic at University Hospitals of Cleveland, skilled in medication administration and delivering compassionate care. Excelled in trauma nursing, improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective teamwork. Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning and patient assessment abilities, significantly reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospitals of Cleveland
06.2020 - Current
Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
Paramedic
University Hospitals of Cleveland
10.2009 - 06.2020
Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise.
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