Emily Elmer
Vestavia,AL
Summary
Pursuing a role within a dynamic medical team to leverage expertise and contribute significantly to organizational success in patient care delivery as well as supportive care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
VA Medical Center-Birmingham
01.2023 - Current
- Emergency Department Staff RN and Interfacility Transfer Coordinator
- Served as a scribe for multiple facility surveys (OIG, SPS)
- Performed and assisted with CHF audits.
- Performed and assisted with facility NEWS audits.
- Served as an auditor/surveyor for mock SPS audit.
- Assisted with Patient Improvement Coordinator responsibilities.
- Served as a detailed Supervisor for PCS Escort Department.
- Assisted manager with the Emergency Department Mock Code education team. Assisted the implementation of process changes related to Code Blue within the ED.
- Assisted with development and implementation of Wellness Cart for employee Whole Health goal.
Flight Nurse
Air Methods
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided the highest level of critical care support within the nursing scope of practice to patients within a fixed wing & rotor air ambulance.
- Served as the clinical base lead during the development of a new fixed wing base.
- Clinical base lead responsibilities included: creation & implementation of policies, standing protocols, staffing/scheduling, liaison between community hospitals and fixed wing base for new business, assisting in formulating competency plans for all crew members, coordinating with Lead Pilot for safety management plans, and other responsibilities as needed.
- Served as an instructor for Difficult Airway Management course.
- Served as an instructor for new transport ventilator management.
- Served on the education team for transport IMPELLA IABP training.
- Performed chart audits for quality improvement and process change implementation needs.
- Formulated education plans and competencies for new base equipment.
Nurse Manager
Grandview Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Nurse Manager for Outpatient Surgery Center
- Provided expert input with the opening of a new surgery center within Grandview Medical Center.
- Duties included: planning, constructing, and implementation of new facility policies/procedures.
- Development of RN competencies specific to OSC.
- Responsible for developing a schedule & staffing for over 50 employees.
- Assisted director with surgeon & surgery scheduling, equipment ordering, development of specific surgery plans.
RN
St. Vincent’s Birmingham-Emergency Department
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Staff RN in the Emergency Department. Served as relief Charge RN.
- Interim Educator & nurse manager during leadership changes within the Emergency Department. This included (not limited to) developing education plans, competency (both annual and new hire) development, staffing & scheduling, timecard/payroll.
- Served as a panel member for new hire interviews.
- Assisted with process improvement and change in RN scope of practice regarding propofol administration within the emergency department. Created the change of nursing scope plan with required evidence that was presented to ABN.
- Provided training and education for physicians on external jugular PIV placement with and without ultrasound technology assistance.
- Assisted with educating nurses for Ultrasound guided PIV placement within the Emergency Department.
- Served as an RN for the facility’s Rapid Response Team. This included input with policy changes and new Rapid Response Team standing order sets for nursing practice.
RN
UAB Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Emergency Department RN
- Instructor/Educator for trauma team & assisted with new physician trauma orientation.
- Staff RN in perioperative services: PACU, Procedural area, and preop. Served as interim charge RN in procedural area.
- ANM (Assistant Nurse Manager) in Emergency Department 2019-2020
- Assisted with Magnet Certification readiness panel for emergency department. These included projects surrounding structural empowerment, innovations in nursing practice within the department, and culture transformation.
- Assisted with process changes and policy updates for PACU and procedure area sedation protocols.
- Assisted with developing & improvement of standing order sets for triage in the Emergency Department.
- Completed the FCCS (Fundamental Critical Care Support) certification with the first nursing group allowed in this course.
Paramedic
UAB Hospital-Emergency Department
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Served as a liaison between EMS and ER staff by receiving incoming patient reports via ground & air. Communicated critical information to ER providers.
- Trauma team member: assisted in providing critical care support for trauma patients.
- Served on the Magnet Certification Readiness team for the Emergency Department.
- Assisted with notes, chart audits, and process improvement for Trauma Resuscitation study from 2015-2016.
- Served as an expert panel member for Alabama EMS Protocol updates and changes from 2014-2019.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Leeds Fire and Rescue Department
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided critical care support for patients in and around the community.
- Assisted with community education for citizens (including but not limited to; BLS, First Aide, Fall prevention, stroke recognition).
- Document & Chart Audits/Reviews for quality assurance and process improvement planning.
- Assisted with development & implementation of fire safety plans for local businesses within coverage area.
Paramedic
Regional Paramedical Services
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided critical care support for patients in a rural community setting.
- Provided life-saving interventions for patients involving multiple etiologies and environmental situations.
- Field Training Officer for new hire employees.
- Interim shift supervisor for 2 months, then hired as permanent shift supervisor from 2013-2014.
Education
ADN - undefined
Jefferson State Community College
01.2018
EMS Program - undefined
Jefferson State Community College
01.2011
Skills
Streamlined organizational processes to enhance efficiency
Assisted teams in completing projects on schedule and within budget Supported management in coordinating tasks and resources effectively Contributed to team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration
Demonstrated initiative and drive to achieve personal and professional goals
Facilitated effective communication strategies to enhance team collaboration
Assisted teams in identifying solutions to challenges Supported problem-solving initiatives to enhance operational efficiency Contributed to critical thinking exercises to improve decision-making processes
Certification
ACLS/BLS Instructor, TPATC, NRP, TNCC, HAZMAT 1&2, HERO CBRNE with FEMA, Disaster Preparedness, CFRN, Critical Care Paramedic, FCCS, Procedural Sedation training for nurses, bleeding & shock control training with paratroopers.
Timeline
RN
VA Medical Center-Birmingham
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager
Grandview Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2023
Flight Nurse
Air Methods
01.2022 - 01.2025
RN
St. Vincent’s Birmingham-Emergency Department
01.2020 - 01.2022
RN
UAB Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
Paramedic
UAB Hospital-Emergency Department
01.2014 - 01.2018
Firefighter/Paramedic
Leeds Fire and Rescue Department
01.2013 - 01.2016
Paramedic
Regional Paramedical Services
01.2010 - 01.2014
ADN - undefined
Jefferson State Community College
EMS Program - undefined
Jefferson State Community College