Celena Fox
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Charge Nurse and Emergency Room Nurse with extensive emergency care experience, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Expertise in critical situation management and life-saving interventions, supported by Idaho Registered Nurse licensure and multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and ATCN. Over 4 years of dedicated emergency nursing experience, enhanced by 5 years as a certified nursing assistant.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
04 2025 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
03 2023 - 04 2025
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
10 2021 - 11 2022
- Delivered nursing care by applying advanced clinical knowledge to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Fostered collaboration among staff, encouraging participation in decisions impacting patient care.
- Educated patients on health conditions, prognosis, and treatment options while addressing inquiries.
- Managed multiple tasks effectively under pressure, maintaining attention to detail in ER shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID05-2027
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID05.2021
Skills
- Patient prioritization
- Advanced trauma care
- Compassionate care
- Patient safety standards
- Quality improvement strategies
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Interpersonal communication
- Department management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Care Life Support
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
- ATCN- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
Timeline
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
North Idaho College
Charge Nurse
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
04 2025 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
03 2023 - 04 2025
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
10 2021 - 11 2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis-Clark State College