Charlene Leary
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in emergency settings, known for delivering high-quality patient care and handling acute medical situations proficiently. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proven skills in critical thinking, patient assessment, and teamwork.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN
EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
2022 - 01.2025
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
RN/Director of Nursing Services
The Riversource
2020 - 2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Staff RN in Emergency Department duties to include nursing care and treatment of ER patients including triage and assessments, documentation and all other duties as required in an acute care setting
ER TECH/ER RN/ER RN MANAGER
BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2001 - 01.2018
- ER TECH 5/01-01/12 duties included acute care CNA duties. RN 01/12-5/16 duties included staff RN responsibilities for acute care ER patients. ER RN Manager 5/16-11/18 duties included daily management of staff and flow of ER including managing direct reports, disciplinary actions as needed and assistance with education for staff.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
02.2016
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
12.2011
High School Diploma -
Charles D'Amico High School
06.1993
Skills
- Emergency care
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical care nursing
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Triage assessment
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- ACLS/PALS/BLS
Timeline
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
01.2018 - 01.2020
ER TECH/ER RN/ER RN MANAGER
BANNER CASA GRANDE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2001 - 01.2018
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN
EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
2022 - 01.2025
RN/Director of Nursing Services
The Riversource
2020 - 2022
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Charles D'Amico High School
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