Emily Thompson
Seattle,WA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Oncology Nurse
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Seattle, WA
09.2021 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to 4-5 veterans with complex nursing care needs on an acute care medical/surgical Oncology unit
- Charge Nurse, CAUTI Champion, Nurse Driven Heparin Protocol Super User, Unit Peer Leader for Safe Patient Handling
- Collaborate with providers, support staff and interdisciplinary team members to safely and efficiently meet the needs of the veteran
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Registered Nurse Residency
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Seattle, WA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Completed a 12 month residency rotating through a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including MICU, SICU, Med-Surg/Tele, Primary Care, Infusion and Mental Health Clinics.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to apply the nursing process: assessed conditions, demonstrated effective decision making, implemented appropriate interventions, anticipated potential complications and evaluated care outcomes.
- Easily develop and build relationships with veterans of various backgrounds and socioeconomic status to uphold the VA values of Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
Emergency Room Volunteer
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided support to medical assistance, nurses and physicians by stocking and setting up trauma bays and patient rooms
- Assembled orthopedic buckets and suction canisters to have on hand for staff
- Comforted patients and families in emergency room and brought coffee or other items for support
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
Liberty Ambulance
Los Angeles, CA
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Seaman
United States Coast Gaurd
Harbor, OR
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Worked as part of a boat crew who executed search and rescue operations
- Extracted people from the water and provided direct care to hypothermic patients and people experiencing cardiac arrest
- Small boat operations, navigation and deck maintenance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle University
Seattle, WA08.2020
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing Studies
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA12.2017
Skills
- Patient assessment and intervention
- Electronic charting (CPRS&BCMA)
- Medication administration
- Chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- PCA/pain management
- Wound care/dressing changes
- Tracheostomy care
- Foley catheterization
- IV drug therapy management
- Mobility assistance
- Patient education
Certification
Registered Nurse, Washington License, License # RN61094943
ACLS Provider, American Healthcare Association
ONS Chemotherapy Provider Certification
BLS/RQI Provider, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Oncology Nurse
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Residency
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
08.2020 - 08.2021
Emergency Room Volunteer
Harborview Medical Center
10.2017 - 06.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
Liberty Ambulance
05.2014 - 05.2015
Seaman
United States Coast Gaurd
08.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle University
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing Studies
Seattle Central Community College
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