Emhee Elmhorst
PO Box 37302 Albuquerque,NM
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse looking to expand my career. I have a special interest in correctional, cardiac, and intensive care nursing. I've served patients in the both the inpatient and outpatient settings in various roles and understand and appreciate the dynamics of the healthcare environment. I look forward to using my experience to help shape my knowledge and learning to help patients and the organization succeed in their goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional RN
Metropolitan Detention Center
09.2022 - Current
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
Dialysis RN
Davita
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Oversaw administration of peritoneal dialysis. i
- Utilized PCC automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Lovelace Heart Hospital ICU
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Assessed Impella, CRRT and hemodynamic monitoring equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Maintained PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes in line with nursing care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM04.2020
Skills
- Cardiac Arrhythmia knowledge
- EPIC and Powerchart proficient
- Phlebotomy
- MS Office
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Patient services
- Nursing Process and Diagnoses
Certification
ACLS
BLS
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Correctional RN
Metropolitan Detention Center
09.2022 - Current
Dialysis RN
Davita
01.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Lovelace Heart Hospital ICU
07.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
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