Emily Kirkham
MOBILE,AL
Summary
Dedicated emergency department nurse skilled in triage, patient monitoring, and medication administration. Demonstrated adaptability in high-pressure situations, with a focus on delivering optimal patient outcomes through strong collaboration and effective communication with a care team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Springhill Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assisted with triage, prioritizing patient treatment based on urgency.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses based on established protocols effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and resources available.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic environments, ensuring efficient workflow in the ED.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care based on ACLS, BLS, and PALS protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and lab work reporting changes to the healthcare team promptly.
Practicum Student, Newborn Nursery
Springhill Medical Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported healthcare professionals by preparing examination rooms and maintaining sterile environments.
- Implemented electronic health record updates, improving accessibility of patient information for staff.
- Maintained clear communication with patients' family and guardians regarding appointments and follow-up care instructions.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Assisted in conducting assessments, gathering essential data for accurate diagnosis and tailored intervention strategies.
- Gained proficiency in various therapeutic modalities through hands-on application during practicum placement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alabama
AL05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL08-2025
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Triage assessment
- Critical care monitoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency care protocols
- Intake and discharge
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Supports
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- ESI - Emergency Severity Index
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Springhill Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Practicum Student, Newborn Nursery
Springhill Medical Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alabama