Emmy Hammer
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Experienced RN Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Children's Rehabilitation Services, DMG, enhancing vaccine operations, facilitating an Infection Control program, all while navigating unanticipated-difficult situations as a DMG Risk Nurse. Expert in computerized charting (Cerner and Epic) and staff development. Known for exceptional patient assessment, quality care, and fostering a positive work environment. With over 15 years of emergency department RN experience, including high-risk medication management and effective team supervision as an emergency room charge nurse.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Program Leader, Risk Nurse
DMG-CBO
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Reviewed medical records to identify patient care issues and evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Analyzed medical data to determine if there was a deviation from accepted standards of care.
- Provided education to employees on disease prevention, proper PPE, specific to local and current outbreaks in the region.
- Assessed employee health needs specific to exposures and developed appropriate nursing interventions.
- Attended meetings with Human Resources personnel to discuss any changes or updates related to company policies regarding employee health benefits, policies and procedures.
- Educated staff on proper handwashing techniques and disinfecting procedures in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- Maintained accurate medical files for all employees in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducted physical examinations for new hires, specific to vaccine status, administered vaccines, and performed mask fittings as needed.
- Identified potential occupational hazards in the workplace and recommended safety protocols to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Monitored employee immunization records and compliance measures. Improved processes that had been neglected due to attrition.
- Provided guidance to providers regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Volunteer for the RISE program, a confidential support service for employees who need a safe space to talk.
- Developed and facilitated new employee orientation education on infection control, and employee health processes and services.
- Created and presented provider education, department-specific, when requested or needed.
RN Nurse Manager
Childrens Rehabilitation Services, DMG
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of new employees.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns, issues, and solution development.
- Maintained accurate records of employee time sheets and attendance, approved time off, and balance of the department.
- Promoted a positive work environment.
- Implemented strategies that improved vaccine operations and efficiency. Decreased medication errors
- Conflict resolution between staff members.
- Assessed employee health needs, developed appropriate interventions, and followed up accordingly.
- Provided guidance to patients and pediatric patients' parents on healthcare questions and concerns.
- Assisted providers with medical procedures
Emergency Department RN
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Bellevue , WA
04.2006 - 11.2019
- Emergency Department Charge Nurse.
- Open and clear communication with physicians is essential to coordinate effective patient care.
- Open and clear communication with physicians is essential to coordinate effective patient care.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Triaged and treated a high-volume caseload in a busy emergency room setting.
- Placed and anticipated ambulance patients in the appropriate areas within the emergency department, with workload and flow as a priority to facilitate quality of care.
- Well-versed in Code CVA identification, STEMI activation, and identifying dangerous rhythms.
- IV expert, floated to other departments for difficult IV placement needs.
- Preceptor and nurse educator, supporting growth and professional development.
- Practiced as an emergency department floor nurse for the first 4 hours of each 12-hour shift (8 hours in charge) to sustain skill set/level.
- Responds to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Seattle College
SeattleSkills
- Computerized charting specialist (Cerner and Epic)
- Patient assessments of all ages
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Emergencies
- Triage expert
- Family and patient support
- Staff Development (Risk Nurse, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, and Preceptor)
- Team supervision, Nurse Manager (Primary Care, Dental CAC), ER charge nurse
- Difficult IV placement (specialist), drug therapy management, and PICC lines
- High-risk medication (Propofol, TPA, and life-sustaining drips)
- High Risk Procedures, rapid sequence intubation, orthopedic emergencies, conscious sedation, Code Blue, Code CVA
- Trauma
- BLS and ACLS
- De-escalation and difficult patient situation trained
- Regulatory compliance, process improvement
- Employee health program manager
- Infection control program manager
- Chart review and assessment
Additional Information
References
- Shannon Songne, 949-241-9392 (Director, DMG Clinic Operations/Professor-Healthcare) CRS
- Debbie Rossie, 425-210-3425 (Emergency Dept Supervisor) Overlake Hospital
Timeline
RN Program Leader, Risk Nurse
DMG-CBO
01.2023 - 12.2024
RN Nurse Manager
Childrens Rehabilitation Services, DMG
08.2021 - 01.2023
Emergency Department RN
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
04.2006 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Seattle College
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