Dedicated registered nurse with twenty years of expertise in emergency services, patient care and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patient, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Calm and adaptable leader with ability to handle high-stress situations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth , TX
11.2014 - Current
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Performed as a preceptor assisting and in the training and development of new staff nurses.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
RN, Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
Fort Worth , TX
01.2013 - 05.2016
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Served as a charge nurse and oversaw ER department and team of multi-disciplinary professionals in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Performed as a preceptor assisting in the training and development of new staff nurses.
RN - Emergency Department
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston , MA
11.2007 - 11.2011
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Performed as a preceptor assisting in the training and development of new staff nurses.
Served as a charge nurse in a busy emergency room setting.
Travel Staff RN
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2005 - 11.2007
RN, Medical ICU
Methodist Hospital
St Louis Park , MN
11.2004 - 07.2005
RN, Telemetry
United Hospital
Saint Paul , MN
07.2001 - 04.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN
05.2001
Skills
IV team
Trauma Nurse Leader
Charge RN
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support Certification
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification