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Emily Venable

Bristol,TN

Summary

Qualified, Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to ICU patients. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Medical Solutions
06.2023 - Current
  • Hours worked per week: 36
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU

Ballad Health
05.2021 - Current
  • Hours worked per week: 36-48
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and open heart surgery patients as well as medical ICU patients.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Nurse Intern

Ballad Health- ICU
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
  • Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Cashier Team Lead

Cookout
06.2014 - 04.2020
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
  • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control, and vault monitoring.
  • Generated routine reports and professional correspondence.
  • Received and processed customer payments.
  • Increased customer loyalty and retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA
05.2021

Skills

  • Medical Histories and Assessments
  • Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
  • Heart Failure
  • Chest Tubes
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Post-Op Care
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Swan-Ganz Catheters
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Temporary Pacemakers
  • Central Venous Lines
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Cardiac devices (Impella, IABP)
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Disease Processes
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
  • Sedation Management
  • Staff Coordination
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Community Programming
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Patient Relationships
  • Crisis Resolution
  • Dementia Care

Accomplishments

  • Working as charge nurse in a high-acuity ICU
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

CCRN

VA nursing license #0001305413 exp. 04/2025

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Medical Solutions
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU

Ballad Health
05.2021 - Current

Nurse Intern

Ballad Health- ICU
04.2020 - 05.2021

Cashier Team Lead

Cookout
06.2014 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Liberty University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Virginia Highlands Community College
Emily Venable