Cherie Naffziger
Durango,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse SASS and GI
Mercy Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Mercy Medical Center
12.2010 - 09.2012
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
- Provided support to patients experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to create a sense of trust and safety.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic procedures by providing necessary equipment, preparing patients for exams, and ensuring accuracy of test results.
- Coordinated patient transfers to appropriate hospital departments or outside facilities while maintaining continuity of care during transition periods.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in patient condition, and promptly notifying physicians when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients in the Emergency Department.
- Deescalated potentially volatile situations involving agitated or aggressive patients through effective communication and crisis intervention techniques.
- 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.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05.1996
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emergency Response
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Relationship Building
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse SASS and GI
Mercy Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Mercy Medical Center
12.2010 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
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