Cathy Hamilton

• Streamlined the pre-operative process through effective communication with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and patients.
• Evaluated patient medical history and diagnostic test results to identify potential contraindications for surgery.
• Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
• Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Developed strong relationships with community partners such as EMS providers or other healthcare facilities to improve coordination during patient transfers or shared resources situations.
• Reduced wait times for patients through efficient triage processes and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Mentored new nurses in the emergency department, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge of hospital protocols.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided mentorship to new nursing staff, sharing clinical knowledge and best practices for effective patient care.

Nine years Medical/Surgical ICU experience

Ten years Staff RN/Team Leader/Educator Emergency Department.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.