Deborah Gordon
Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UW Health University Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Of West Kendall
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Maimonides Medical Center Weinberg Emergency Center
04.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
North Shore Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Nspire Rehabilitaion Center
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute
Ft Lauderdale01.2016
Skills
- CERNER , AllScripts and EPIC Proficient
- Venipuncture
- EKG Trained
- Patient Safety
- Critical Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Medication Management
- Medication Administration
- EPOCH Trained
- Ventilator Management
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI and TNCC certified.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UW Health University Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Of West Kendall
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Maimonides Medical Center Weinberg Emergency Center
04.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
North Shore Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Nspire Rehabilitaion Center
08.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute