Emily Clapper
Binghamton,NY
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse with over thirteen years of experience in various healthcare settings. Seeking to bring expertise in adaptive care planning, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration to contribute effectively to an organization that prioritizes quality care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Unit Manager /Shift Supervisor
Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2025 - Current
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
ICU Staff RN
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Deliver high-quality, comprehensive care to critically ill patient patients in a fast-paced ICU environment, ensuring patient safety and monitoring complex medical conditions
- Manage ventilators, central lines. IV drips, and advanced monitoring equipment. Adapting care plans based on patient response and clinical status
- Respond as rapid response team to emergencies within the hospital. Perform rapid assessments and initiate interventions in acute and emergent situations, providing timely care to prevent further deterioration
- Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Provide compassionate, clear communication with families, explaining complex medical information and updates on patient progress to support informed decision making
- Educate and support newly licensed nurses and students in the ICU, sharing expertise in critical care protocols and best practices
Staff RN
United Health Services
06.2017 - 09.2022
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vitals, and identify changes in patients’ conditions to provide timely interventions
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and infection control guidelines
- Educate patients and families on post operative care, discharge instructions, and health maintenance to facilitate recovery and prevent readmission
- Efficiency manages high patient turnover by prioritizing tasks, coordinating with support staff, and maintaining organized documentation
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, reduce errors, an improve unit efficiency
Staff LPN
United Methodist Homes
08.2013 - 12.2018
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to elderly and disabled residents, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity in daily activities and treatments
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and perform routine assessments, promptly addressing any changes in resident health status
- Collaborate with nursing staff and aides to coordinate and improve the delivery of care, promoting teamwork and high standards of practice
- Provide emotional support and empathy to residents and families, building strong, trusting relationships
Licensed Practical Nurse
Private Home Care
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Evaluate patients' health, identify symptoms and monitor changes in condition. Proficient in checking vital signs, monitoring and managing pain, and helping patient adhere to treatment plans
- Provide compassionate, one-on-one nursing care to patient in their home, ensuring their comfort, health, and well-being
- Assist patient with limited mobility, including transfers, repositioning, assistive devices, and completing home tasks
- Transported patient to and from doctors’ appointments and assisted with picking up medications
CNA
Ideal Senior Living Center
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Assist residents with daily living activities (e.g., bathing, dressing, feeding) to ensure comfort and dignity
- Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, reporting any changes to nursing staff
- Provide compassionate companionship and emotional support, fostering a respectful and comforting environment for residents
- Support nursing staff by assisting in mobility and transport of residents, including wheelchair assistance and bed transfers
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
B.S. - Nursing
Western Governors University
08.2020
A.S. - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Broome Tioga BOCES
05.2017
CNA - undefined
Ideal Senior Living Center
03.2012
Regents Diploma - undefined
Chenango Valley High School
06.2011
Skills
- Advanced life support proficiency
- Able to grasp new concepts quickly, highly adaptable and eager to learn new skills and information
- Skilled in use of critical care equipment, such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and invasive lines (eg, peripheral lines, central lines, arterial lines)
- Expertise in patient assessment and monitoring, identifying subtle changes in patient conditions to promptly initiate interventions
- Medication administration proficiency
- Effective in managing high-acuity patients with complex medical needs in fast-paced, high-stress environments
- EHR documentation proficiency
- Knowledgeable in infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment to prevent contamination
- Compassionate education in stressful situations
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop
- Ventilator support
Timeline
RN Unit Manager /Shift Supervisor
Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2025 - Current
ICU Staff RN
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Staff RN
United Health Services
06.2017 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Private Home Care
07.2016 - 12.2017
Staff LPN
United Methodist Homes
08.2013 - 12.2018
CNA
Ideal Senior Living Center
01.2012 - 04.2013
A.S. - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Broome Tioga BOCES
CNA - undefined
Ideal Senior Living Center
Regents Diploma - undefined
Chenango Valley High School
B.S. - Nursing
Western Governors University