Courtney Rayner

• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.

• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Documented patient condition changes, vital measurements, recovery progress and drug reactions.
• Directed patient flow during their stay in the emergency department including admissions and transfers.

• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

• Treated patients suffering from a variety of chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders, covid 19, wounds and pneumonia.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
• Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.

My love for emergency medicine began in nursing school. After spending three and a half years building my foundation, I transitioned to the ED. The fast pace, complaint focused, and high acuity demands in emergency medicine continue to instill excitement and passion for nursing in me.

• Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations in a busy emergency room setting.
• Managed complete processing of patients, including initial admission, assessment, treatment, documentation and discharging/admitting to inpatient setting.
• Instructed patients and caregivers or family on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
• Proposed interpretations of symptoms, suggested interventions and target outcomes in advance of physician consultation with patients.

For nearly 4 years I have served my community at the local hospital. I have enjoyed providing excellent care to patients, emotionally and physically, by guiding them through the process of preparing for surgery as well as after. I am comfortable working with a diverse range of staff to promote excellent patient outcomes. Examples include physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, radiologists, and case managers.

• Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
• Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.