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Emily Langston

Carthage,MS

Summary

Organized, knowledgeable, compassionate,

driven Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience caring for patients within Emergency and Med-surg setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

RN, Emergency Department

Baptist Medical Center Attala
Kosciusko, MS
06.2014 - Current
  • Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
  • Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Managed complete processing of patients from initial admission to discharge.
  • Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Cared for patients, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.

RN Supervisor

Martha Jo Leslie State Veterans Home
Kosciusko, MS
06.2013 - 04.2017
  • Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments, and medications.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
  • Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
  • Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans.
  • Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise, and high-quality nursing care.
  • Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, and medication self-management.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence.
  • Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.

School Nurse

Leake County School District
Carthage , MS
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
  • Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
  • Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
05.2013

Timeline

School Nurse

Leake County School District
02.2016 - 09.2016

RN, Emergency Department

Baptist Medical Center Attala
06.2014 - Current

RN Supervisor

Martha Jo Leslie State Veterans Home
06.2013 - 04.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Meridian Community College

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