Emily Cottingham

Anesthesia Related:

• Worked on committee with anesthesia team to improve the flow for out of OR pediatric cases.
• Assisted pediatric anesthesia cases. Pediatric sedation member accompanied out of OR cases for induction and emergence from general anesthesia before transfer to PACU.
• Updated the pediatric anesthesia scheduling pathway form for out of OR cases.
• Shadowed CRNA with Kalamazoo Anesthesiology.

Sedation Related:

• Assisted in implementing RN directed nitrous oxide program.
• Proficient in sedation medication administration and dosing for pediatric patients.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention during procedures/imaging requiring moderate sedation.
• Collaborated with attending physician to determine plan for medications to achieve appropriate level of sedation while maintaining patent airway and vital signs throughout procedures.
• Prepared and proficient in handling common airway complications during sedation without an artificial airway.
• Prescreening pediatric patients requiring moderate sedation. Knowledge of diagnoses and patient symptoms that place pediatric patients at high risk for moderate sedation.
• Managed tracking sedation statistical data in pediatric population.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Daisy Award recipient (multiple additional nominations).

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Communicated with the healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
• Provided skilled, timely, and level headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals and families recovering from acute incidents and healing with chronic conditions.

• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security and intervened to control and de-escalate.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated with latest in emergency nursing practices.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by delivering prompt and accurate care in life-threatening situations.