Charity Hallahan

• Nursing supervisor (Nightshift management on duty)
• Support and collaborate with the ED coordinators to address patient and staff challenges, throughput issues, safety concerns, and any other challenges that may arise.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
• Wound care, emergency medication, IV therapy and pushes for Care for patients of all levels which include ICU, IMC, and med surg.
• Streamlined nursing team communication for improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Conducted staff training sessions on emerging healthcare trends, enhancing overall team knowledge and expertise.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency and reduced errors in clinical practice.
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and understanding of care goals.
• Assisted in developing policies and procedures to maintain compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making adjustments as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
• Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure all aspects of their health were considered in decision-making processes.
• Supported colleagues through peer consultation on challenging cases for improved problem-solving approaches in patient care management.
• Incorporated opportunities for professional development within the nursing team through ongoing education sessions on relevant topics such as medication administration best practices or new technologies available in the field.
• Contributed to hospital-wide performance improvement projects by identifying areas where nursing care could be enhanced and suggesting solutions for implementation.
• Continuously evaluated clinical workflows for opportunities to improve efficiency, ultimately leading to increased patient satisfaction and better use of resources.
• Oversaw scheduling of nursing staff.
• Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
• Evaluated nursing staff's performance and professional development to help them become proficient and reach their goals.
• Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.

• Work with Team coordinator, nursing staff, doctors, and all other staff to keep patients safe and receive the best care until placement can be obtained
• Speaking with family members and problem solving
• Computer charting.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
• Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care for emergency department patients.
• Reduced wait times by effectively prioritizing patient treatment based on acuity and individual needs.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns in a timely manner.

• Worked as a bedside nurse, charge nurse, trauma nurse, resource nurse, and preceptor.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Cared for all levels of patients including Stemi, Stroke, trauma, burn, cardiac arrest, sepsis, and post-arrest patients.
• Advanced skills in IV's, which include ultrasound IV placement, and arterial blood craws.
• Transport critical patients other units as well as imaging.

• Quickly access, stabilize, and treat ill patients
• Quickly get the patients SAMPLE history
• Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
• Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
• Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
• Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
• Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
• Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
• Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.

• Administer emergency medication, IV therapy and pushes
• Wound care, critical care and pediatrics
• Supervising as a charge nurse and computer charting.

• Worked as a travel/agency at different facilities when help was needed. I predominately worked at the Reception Medical Center in Lake Butler, FL through this company however, I also worked at Lake Shore Hospital, Lancaster CI, and Union Correctional Institution.

Specialties included-

• Acute psychiatric treatment and stabilization.
• Emergency management, ICU, LTC, and Med-surg levels of care.
• Charting, supervising, patient care.
• 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.

• Patient Assessment and care
• Communicating with families and staff
• Medical administration and wound care.

• Staff and family member communication
• Transfers to outside hospitals
• Following labs
• Charting, patient care and medical administration.