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Deborah Eastman

RN
Fort Worth,TX

Summary

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
02.2014 - 06.2016

RN, Emergency Department

HealthTrust
06.2008 - 02.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Laramie County Community College
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