Emmalee Cross
Shelburne Falls,MA
Summary
Experienced RN with 20+ years in Emergency Nursing working in a fast paced, high acuity clinical and charge RN role. Active in many committee's over the years aimed at improving patient care and safety. Mentor of new students and nurses. Involved in community outreach programs geared towards increasing exposure to healthcare careers in high school students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School RN
Eaglebrook School
10.2020 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions..
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Management of Diabetic patients. Insulin pump and glucose monitoring management.
Emergency Department, Charge RN
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
07.2002 - Current
- Supervised a team of 7 nurses and 2 tech ensuring efficient patient care and smooth work flow.
- Implemented departmental goals resulting in increased patient satisfaction, reduction in falls, increased pain response assessments, decreasing through put time in ED, increased medication scanning compliance.
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff during high acuity situations ensuring timely and effective care delivery.
- Coordinated care for trauma and critical patients, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Precepting, orienting and mentoring new nurses fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members.
- Continuous improvement of staff morale.
- Optimized resource allocation during high volume periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MA05-2002
Skills
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Staff supervision
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Complex Problem-solving
- First Net super user
- Assessment, treatment and management of workplace injuries
- Policy, procedure and protocol writing committee
- Quality improvement
Accomplishments
2004- Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award
Certification
- Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN)- Active
- ACLS- Active
- PALS- Active
- CPR- Active
- CPI- Active
- Stop the Bleed- Active
Community Outreach
- Blood and Guts 2002-2017
- Hospital Career Day (involving High school students interested in pursuing a career in health care) 2002-2019
- Teddy Bear Clinic 2002-2017
- ENCARE certified 2003 (Emergency nurses curb alcohol related emergencies) education to local High school students
Timeline
School RN
Eaglebrook School
10.2020 - Current
Emergency Department, Charge RN
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
07.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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