Emily Blair
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ballad Health System, excelling in emergency response and patient assessment. Proven ability to administer critical care interventions, including ACLS and IV therapy, while providing compassionate support to patients and families. Skilled in mentoring new staff and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Perioperative Care
Ballad Health System
Johnson City, TN
06.2016 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse, Stress Lab
Ballad Health
Johnson City, TN
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
Bristol, TN
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Initiated lifesaving measures such as CPR when needed during code blue situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition and reported them to the physician immediately.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Provided direct patient care and monitoring of vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and cardiac rhythms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King College
Bristol,TN05-2012
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Electronic health records management
- Precepting
- Allergic reaction management
- HIPAA education
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Emergency response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Lab specimen collection
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Ventilation support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Perioperative Care
Ballad Health System
06.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Stress Lab
Ballad Health
07.2014 - 05.2016
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King College
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