ERIC BUHLER
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Patient-centered registered nurse with 2 years of experience with a demonstrated background of success in the Emergency Department. Team-oriented and reliable with a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacology of critically ill patients. A compassionate nurse seeking to serve veterans with high-quality care and respect. Areas of expertise include: Proficient with EPIC Proficient with Omnicell Ultrasound-guided IV insertions (Sonosite) Triage Trained Providing care to adults and pediatrics Charge Nurse Preceptor Infection Control Quality bedside care Patient assessment Nursing process driven Patient education Time management Critical thinking Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
04.2022 - Current
- Deliver direct patient care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department with medical and psychiatric emergencies
- Efficiently triaging patients’ medical situation to determine the level of care needed using the level of care needed using the emergency severity index (ESI) and promptly coordinating efforts for stabilization
- Serve as charge nurse of a 46-bed emergency department
- Aiding in patient throughput, resolving conflicts, increasing patient satisfaction scores, improving door-to-bed times, door-to-discharge times, door-to-doctor times
- Preceptor for four orienting nurses since February 2023
- Demonstrating proper nursing techniques, care standards, and safety protocols
- Document in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining HIPAA compliance
- Collaborate with physicians to efficiently assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provide a broad range of nursing care techniques including obtaining vital signs, EKG interpretations, IV insertions, administering medications, NG tube insertions, foley catheter insertions, Accessing PICC lines, accessing CVC ports, wound care, assisting in female pelvic exams, orthopedic care, monitoring patient’s conditions and anticipating potential complications
- Maintaining clean techniques and appropriate infection control
- Educating patients and families on procedures, discharge instructions, medications, and how to improve their overall outcome
- Respond to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol
- Able to delegate appropriate tasks to ensure the best, fastest, and safest care for patients
- Utilize information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions
- Assisted in several new hire interviews.
Nursing Assistant
Orlando Health
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment
- Obtain and record vital signs, check blood sugar, food, and fluid intake/output
- Follow standard precautions and protocols within the scope of practice
- Demonstrate competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Orlando Health
- Participate in handoff reports and focused hourly rounding of patients
- Assist with admission, transfer and discharge patients.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Valencia Community College
Kissimmee, FL12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Needs Assessment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Custom
- Timothy Bennett, RN, ANOM, (407) 394-8062
- Claudia Perez, RN, ANM, (407) 416-2657
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
04.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Orlando Health
01.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Valencia Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Western Governors University