Clare Hourihan
Registered Nurse
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 10 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
East Norriton, Pennsylvania
06.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Upland, PA
1 2023 - 4 2023
- Level II trauma center, triage, adult care, pediatric care, telemetry
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Expedited treatment processes for critically ill patients through rapid assessment techniques and prompt intervention implementation.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Kenmore, NY
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department in charge nurse role by coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Assisted in training and mentoring of new nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, NY
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from emergency care to specialized departments.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient triage processes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
Albany, NY
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville University
Buffalo, New York 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Charting and clinical documentation
Emergency Care
Problem-solving abilities
Medication and IV administration
Charting and clinical documentation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Erie County Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
11.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville University
08.2010 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
1 2023 - 4 2023
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