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Emily Paonessa

Summerville,SC

Summary

Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with experience across Emergency Department, Cardiac, Trauma, and Labor & Delivery settings. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments while maintaining clinical excellence and emotional intelligence. Known for strong assessment skills, calm decision-making during emergencies, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

Demonstrated resilience and dedication to the profession while balancing demanding clinical roles with personal caregiving responsibilities. Committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and advocating for patients and families during some of life’s most critical moments. Brings empathy, adaptability, and a strong work ethic to every role, with a passion for advancing nursing practice and delivering exceptional care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

HCA Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide high-acuity emergency nursing care in a fast-paced environment
  • Perform rapid assessments, initiate emergency interventions, and administer medications
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient outcomes

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Prisma Health
01.2024 - 10.2025
  • Provide rapid, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions in a fast-paced Emergency Department. Perform comprehensive assessments, prioritize care through triage, and initiate evidence-based interventions to stabilize patients.

Labor & Delivery Nurse Extern

HCA Healthcare
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assisted in labor management, delivery support, postpartum care, and newborn transition
  • Supported breastfeeding initiation and patient education under RN supervision

Birth & Lactation Support Specialist (Doula / Breastfeeding Peer Counselor)

Independent Practice & MAHEC
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Provided labor, birth, and postpartum support alongside lactation education
  • Supported breastfeeding initiation, comfort measures, and patient advocacy

Nurse Extern / CNA - Cardiac Step-Down Unit

HCA Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Assisted with cardiac monitoring, vital signs, and patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South College
Asheville, NC
06.2024

Skills

  • Advocate for patient autonomy, informed decision-making, and birth preferences
  • Educate patients and families on procedures, postpartum care, and recovery
  • Maintain accurate documentation and adherence to safety and care standards
  • Provide postpartum emotional support and partner guidance
  • Deliver trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and compassionate

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

HCA Healthcare
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Prisma Health
01.2024 - 10.2025

Labor & Delivery Nurse Extern

HCA Healthcare
01.2022 - 01.2024

Nurse Extern / CNA - Cardiac Step-Down Unit

HCA Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2022

Birth & Lactation Support Specialist (Doula / Breastfeeding Peer Counselor)

Independent Practice & MAHEC
01.2018 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South College