Ebony Santell-Vives
Chicopee,MA
Summary
Dedicated and diligent level 3 charge nurse in fast paced community emergency medicine setting for eight years. Team and patient oriented and proven the ability to critically think and utilize medical knowledge to deliver superior care. Reliable, organized, hardworking and passionate with natural interpersonal strengths as well as technical abilities. Acts as a mentor and frequent preceptor to new R.N. hires within the department. Overseas and manages throughput within the department accordingly. Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Holyoke Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
- Charge nurse for over 40 treatment areas, facilitating emergency department throughput and acting as primary resource for fellow nurses, mid-level practitioners and doctors.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage assessments on incoming patients and determining severity of injuries/illnesses with appropriate ESI levels.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Frequently a preceptor for nurses including new graduates providing tools to enable professional growth while delivering safe and effective care.
Registered Nurse
Heritage Hall South
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Managed 20 resident assignment including medicine administration, vitals and wound treatments.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies.
- Developed patient specific nursing care plans.
- Appropriately delegated task to ancillary staff.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA05.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Unit Oversight
- Direct Patient Care in acute care setting
- Preceptor
- Airway Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs, IV insertions/therapy, Medication Administration
- Behavioral Health Care
- Creates and manages staff/patient assignments
Certification
- ACLS-07/18/23
- PALS-12/16/21
- TNCC-12/15/23
- CPI-01/10/24
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Holyoke Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Heritage Hall South
09.2011 - 06.2015
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
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