Emma Archer-Duste, BSN, RN

Surgical-Trauma Inpatient 9/2020-9/2023, Emergency Department 9/2023-Present

• Using the nursing process, prioritize and address patient needs, and coordinate care with other members of the clinical team.
• Patient advocate providing total patient care while respecting patient and family values and beliefs
• Support patients and families through challenging situations, promoting recovery and post discharge independence
• Maintain strong working relationships with multidisciplinary team of social work, case management, rehabilitation services, medical staff, including residents
• Respond to emergency situations rapidly and effectively
• Unit leader as charge nurse: coordinate staffing and patient needs, escalate issues using appropriate chain of command
• Clinical preceptor for novice and experienced RNs, as well as senior nursing students

• Monitored patients from scene to hospital while maintaining in-transit care
• Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
• Operated ambulance for emergency and interfacility transfer
• Remained level-headed and proactive in emergency situations