Deborah Keller
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN II
WELLSPAN GETTYSBURG EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Performed clinical skills in the Emergency Department
- Acted as a mentor for newly graduated, resident nurses
- ACLS and PALS.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
REGISTERED NURSE
WELLSPAN SURGICAL CENTER
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Performs clinical skills in the perioperative setting, including Pre-Operative, Intra-Operative, Post-Operative areas, and the Pain Clinic
- Member of the Gettysburg Hospital Practice and Quality Committee
- Chair of the unit's Journal Club
- Acts as a Preceptor to new employees
- Nominated twice for the Daisy Award
- Cross trained to Gettysburg Emergency Department in order to support surges and staffing needs.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Performed clinical skills on Medical-Surgical Unit
- Served as mentor to newly graduated nurses.
REGISTERED NURSE
WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Performed clinical skills in the Emergency Department
- Acted as a mentor for newly graduated, resident nurses
- ACLS and PALS.
REGISTERED NURSE
FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2005 - 12.2014
- Performed clinical skills in the Emergency Department setting
- Served as Charge Nurse for 7 years
- Preceptor for newly graduated nurses, nursing students, EMS providers and seasoned nurses.
REGISTERED NURSE
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Performed clinical skills in the Emergency Department setting
- Served as EMS Liason
- Precepted newly hired nurses and EMS providers.
Education
BACHOLOR OF SCIENCE, NURSING -
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
11.2021
BACHOLOR IN ARTS -
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
05.2010
ASSOCIATE IN NURSING -
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2000
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- EPIC platforms
Accomplishments
History Honors Phi Alpha Theta
Timeline
RN II
WELLSPAN GETTYSBURG EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
10.2021 - 09.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
WELLSPAN SURGICAL CENTER
04.2021 - 04.2022
MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 04.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
02.2017 - 07.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2005 - 12.2014
REGISTERED NURSE
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
08.2000 - 08.2004
BACHOLOR OF SCIENCE, NURSING -
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
BACHOLOR IN ARTS -
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN NURSING -
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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