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.
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Clare Hourihan
Registered Nurse
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Overview
2025
years of professional experience
6
Years of Emergency Department experience
Work History
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery HospitalEast Norriton, Pennsylvania
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
Kenmore Mercy HospitalKenmore, NY
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
08.2018 - 12.2022
Job overview
- 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.
Erie County Medical CenterBuffalo, NY
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
01.2022 - 04.2022
Job overview
- 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.
St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NYAlbany, NY
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
11.2014 - 06.2018
Job overview
- 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.
Crozer-Chester Medical CenterUpland, PA
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
1 2023 - 4 2023
Job overview
- 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.
Education
D'Youville UniversityBuffalo, New York
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2010 - 05.2014
University Overview
Skills
Charting and clinical documentation
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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
D'Youville University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2010 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
1 2023 - 4 2023
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