Emily Shorter
North Manchester,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
MICU Ground RN
Lutheran EMS
01.2023 - Current
- Transport patients from hospital to hospital
- Work closely with EMT and Paramedic partner
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS)
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
EMT-Basic
Lutheran EMS
05.2015 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Triage emergency patients and prioritized care based on acuity and presenting symptoms.
- Assessed vital signs, pain levels, and clinical changes to support rapid treatment decisions.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, and emergency interventions following physician orders.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and responses in electronic health records accurately.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Parkview Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 10.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to critical patients.
EMT-Basic
Lifemed EMS
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05.2019
Skills
- Energetic
- Compassionate
- Highly Motivated
- Driven to succeed
- Prehospital Care
- Critical Care Nursing
- High Stress Tolerance
- Patient management
- Patient Assessments
- Patient privacy & Confidentiality
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- PEPP- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
- ACLS
- PHTLS
- BLS
- CPR
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2025
MICU Ground RN
Lutheran EMS
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Parkview Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 10.2023
EMT-Basic
Lutheran EMS
05.2015 - Current
EMT-Basic
Lifemed EMS
05.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Kokomo