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Emily Schaefer

Registered Nurse
Butler,NJ

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 5 years of experience in direct patient care on a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Excellent time management and prioritization skills, as well as accurate assessments of acutely ill patients. Management of critical cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Nicardipine, Furosemide, and Milrinone. Hardworking, flexible RN whos core values include teamwork, communication, and honesty to achieve positive and safe patient outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Nurse

Atlantic Health System
Pompton Plains, NJ
02.2017 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ
09.2014 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
09.2017 - 01.2021

Skills

5 Years of acute care experience with cardiac intermediate care patients

Medication and IV administration

Patient Assessments

Precepting and Charge Nurse

Physical assessments including post cardiac catheterization patients

Interpreting and monitoring telemetry

EMR / EHR

Professional bedside manner

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern New Hampshire University
09.2017 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Atlantic Health System
02.2017 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Passaic County Community College
09.2014 - 05.2016
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