Emily Gerretsen
Kenosha
Summary
Looking to combine my love of healthcare with the law in a supportive company dedicated to its staff.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwestern Medicine
Woodstock, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for compliance and continuity of care.
- Assisted in stabilizing patients prior to transfer or admission to specialized units as needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance emergency department protocols and patient outcomes.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff on emergency procedures and best practices within the department.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for patient assessments.
- Administered emergency care and triage for patients in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored vital signs, reported changes, and responded to critical situations efficiently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, recovery processes, and preventive measures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Milwaukee ER & Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
11.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid treatment and stabilization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to provide timely interventions and support.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and aftercare instructions for improved outcomes.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing departmental protocols for patient safety.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in emergency care procedures and standards of practice.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AHS Vista Hospital
Waukegan, IL
03.2023 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Administrative Assistant
HES
Remote
05.2017 - 06.2023
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for senior management, ensuring optimized time management and resource allocation.
- Managed correspondence, including emails and phone calls, maintaining professional communication standards.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency and organization.
- Assisted in preparation of reports and presentations, ensuring content accuracy and timely delivery.
- Implemented office procedures that improved workflow efficiency and reduced turnaround times on administrative tasks.
- Trained new administrative staff on company policies, software tools, and best practices for operational excellence.
- Conducted research to support project initiatives, providing actionable insights to enhance decision-making processes.
Registered Nurse
South Australian Government
Adelaide, Australia
01.2013 - 04.2017
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and health management.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation to support continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and reduce risks.
- Trained new staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices in patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
J.D. - Law
UIC
Chicago, IL12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Austaralia
Adelaide, Australia11-2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Complaint handling
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Documentation
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Problem resolution
- Computer proficiency
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Milwaukee ER & Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwestern Medicine
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AHS Vista Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2024
Administrative Assistant
HES
05.2017 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
South Australian Government
01.2013 - 04.2017
J.D. - Law
UIC
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Austaralia