Deborah Harnett
Denver,CO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room RN, Glens Falls Hospital, Aya Health Care Travel Nursing
, NY
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Med Surg/COVID Unit RN, Aya Health Care Travel Nursing
Dededo
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Emergency Room Nurse
Alameda Hospital, Aya Health Care Travel Nursing
Alameda, CA
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Emergency Room RN
St Peters Hospital
Albany, NY
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Community Health Nurse / RN Case Manager
HCR Home Care
Cobleskill, NY
04.2012 - 02.2021
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Transition Care Manager
HCR Home Care
Cobleskill, NY
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
Emergency Room RN
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
, NY
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
Critical Care RN
ICU, CVICU, NICU, Ellis Medicine
Schenectady, NY
08.1999 - 04.2012
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Belanger School of Nursing
Schenectady, NY05.1999
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Emergency Room RN, Glens Falls Hospital, Aya Health Care Travel Nursing
02.2022 - 03.2022
Med Surg/COVID Unit RN, Aya Health Care Travel Nursing
09.2021 - 12.2021
Emergency Room Nurse
Alameda Hospital, Aya Health Care Travel Nursing
02.2021 - 08.2021
Emergency Room RN
St Peters Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2021
Transition Care Manager
HCR Home Care
10.2019 - 10.2020
Emergency Room RN
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019
Community Health Nurse / RN Case Manager
HCR Home Care
04.2012 - 02.2021
Critical Care RN
ICU, CVICU, NICU, Ellis Medicine
08.1999 - 04.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Belanger School of Nursing