Desiree Peters
State College,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in Emergency Department settings, recognized for delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments. Proficient in triage assessment, critical care, and patient education, leveraging strong communication and teamwork skills. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Aiming to further advance skills in emergency medicine while continuing to provide empathetic, patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Penn Highlands Healthcare
State College, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and department efficiency.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Primecare Medical Group
State College, PA
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05-2023
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science
Pleasant Gap, PA12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Skills
- Patient triage and assessment
- Ethical practice
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Compassion and empathy
- Charge nurse and preceptor
- Nursing staff leadership
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor
- Certified sexual assault nurse examiner
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award, 09/2024
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 07/2024
- BLS, 01/2025
- ACLS, 01/2025
- PALS, 11/2024
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor, 01/2025
- SANE-A, 11/2024
- IPVNE, 12/2024
- NIHSS, 07/2024
- Crisis Care Management, 03/2024
Affiliations
- International Association of Forensic Nurses
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Penn Highlands Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Primecare Medical Group
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Registered Nurse, 07/2024
- BLS, 01/2025
- ACLS, 01/2025
- PALS, 11/2024
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor, 01/2025
- SANE-A, 11/2024
- IPVNE, 12/2024
- NIHSS, 07/2024
- Crisis Care Management, 03/2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
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