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Emily Pennington

Atwater,OH

Summary

Motivated Nurse Practitioner Student with a passion for developing/implementing foundational skills and knowledge for future clinical practice through rotations. Patient-oriented Nurse with 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care in various healthcare settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Offering expertise with dermatology specialty.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

New Horizon Dermatology
03.2020 - Current
  • Comprehensive history taking of individual patients for upcoming examination and addressing current concerns and questions.
  • Responsible for reviewing medications prescribed for diagnoses previously seen for and verifying the need for further pharmaceutical prescriptions.
  • Consistently observing sterile technique while performing assistance to surgical procedures.
  • Use of SBAR technique to communicate current questions and concerns with physicians and other staff.
  • Providing thorough patient education in regards to procedural care, newly prescribed medication and diagnoses, and continuing follow up care.

Clinical Nurse

Summa Health Center- Endoscopy
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Triaging individual patients for upcoming procedure by verifying pertinent medical history and information.
  • Ensuring patient is provided informed consents and all questions and concerns have been addressed prior to procedure.
  • Perform pre-procedural assessments including baseline vitals.
  • Utilizing aseptic technique for IV placement and verifying patency.
  • Applying a double check procedural method when collecting and charting patient specimens.
  • Following proper PPE guidelines when assisting Dr. with procedures.
  • Provide thorough patient education in regards to post procedural care and guidelines.
  • Availability and reactive response when on call for emergency and after hour procedures.
  • EMAR utilization to ensure accurate documentation of all patient records.

RN Floor Nurse

UH Portage Medical Center-SDU
07.2017 - 02.2019
  • Completion of in-depth patient history and assessments with new patient admissions.
  • Employ 2 step patient identification for administering medication.
  • Utilize aseptic technique for IV care and phlebotomy.
  • Perform pertinent nursing care such as stroke assessments, wound treatment and dressing, and hygienic aid.
  • Use of SBAR technique to communicate current concerns and questions with physicians and other staff.
  • EMAR utilization to ensure accurate documentation of all patient care.
  • Interpretation and measuring of telemetry rhythms and EKGs.
  • Provide thorough patient education in relation to discharge information and pertinent follow up instruction.
  • Maintained BLS and ACLS while working in this position.
  • Exercise patient centered care and patient advocacy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Akron
Akron
05.2017

Skills

  • Initiative and Problem-solving Abilities
  • Clinical Nursing Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • High Productivity
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Continuous Learning
  • Nursing Care Practices

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

New Horizon Dermatology
03.2020 - Current

Clinical Nurse

Summa Health Center- Endoscopy
03.2019 - 03.2020

RN Floor Nurse

UH Portage Medical Center-SDU
07.2017 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Akron

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