Christopher Hannan
Emergency Room Nurse
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 25 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UNC Wayne Memorial Hospital
Goldsboro, NC
02.2018 - Current
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in Emergency Room setting by coaching and supporting.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
RN Supervisor
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
06.2008 - 10.2017
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
RN, Emergency Department
Western Baptist Hospital
Paducah, KY
05.1998 - 12.2007
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and blood draws.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through proper infection control protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures related to emergency services.
- Identified potential risk factors or complications during treatment of emergent cases.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality patient care standards.
- Responded to codes and other emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to family members of critically ill patients.
- Coordinated transfers of critically ill patients from the Emergency Department to higher level facilities.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels.
- Developed individualized nursing plans based on each patient's condition or diagnosis.
- Conducted triage assessments of incoming patients to prioritize care needs.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Provided primary care for patients in the Emergency Department.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations or central line insertions.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient conditions to determine necessary interventions.
- Participated in ongoing educational activities to maintain current knowledge of best practices.
- Documented medical histories, physical exams, test results, diagnoses, treatments, and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Paducah Community College
Paducah, KY05-1997
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Health Promotion
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Geriatric Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Community Health
- Quality Improvement
- Mobility Assistance
- Diabetes Management
- Chart Updating
- Health Care Consultation
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- ADL Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Assessment
- Healthcare Billing
- Data Collection
- Critical Care
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UNC Wayne Memorial Hospital
02.2018 - Current
RN Supervisor
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
06.2008 - 10.2017
RN, Emergency Department
Western Baptist Hospital
05.1998 - 12.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Paducah Community College
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