Emergency Room Nurse with over 22 years of experience working in urgent and high-volume patient settings. Strong background in ER procedures and supervising nursing staff. Calm under pressure and skilled and providing quick, responsive participation during crisis situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
01.2019 - Current
Charge nurse of the ER
Problem solving
Handling patient and family complaints and concerns
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Cared for patients of all ages, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
RN, Emergency Department
Medical City Denton
Denton, TX
08.2018 - 05.2020
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
RN, Emergency Department
Medical City Lewisville
Lewisville, TX
03.2017 - 08.2018
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
RN, Emergency Department
The Medical Center Of Aurora centennial Medical Plaza
Aurora, CO
02.2014 - 06.2016
Offered clinical leadership and oversight to a 54 bed ER in a level II trauma center, tasking and administration.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Cared for patients of all ages, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
RN, Emergency Department
HealthTrust
Denver, CO
06.2008 - 02.2014
Floated between Emergency rooms in Denver.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Cared for patients of all ages, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY
05.2004
Skills
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Patient relations
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Triaging
Checking oxygen levels
Monitoring vital signs
Gastrostomy tube care
Tracheostomy care
IV drug therapy management
Infant CPR certified
BAC screening/drug screen collection
Medication and IV administration
Removing stitches and staples
Patient education and counseling
Preparing for procedures
Patient discharging
Strong medical ethic
Body mechanics knowledge
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2007-present
Registered Nurse in the State of TX, License number 919209
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2008-present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2007-present
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
John Peter Smith Hospital
01.2019 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Medical City Denton
08.2018 - 05.2020
RN, Emergency Department
Medical City Lewisville
03.2017 - 08.2018
RN, Emergency Department
The Medical Center Of Aurora centennial Medical Plaza
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at Children's Hospital of Orange CountyRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department at Children's Hospital of Orange County