Ersela Dautaj
Northford,CT
Summary
Versatile nurse with progressive experience in emergency, pediatric, and behavioral health settings. Known for strong assessment skills, leadership under pressure, and trauma-informed communication. Ready to support complex patient care and mentor future nurses.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Univeristy Of Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut
09.2026 - Current
- Instructed University of Hartford students during clinical rotations.
- Instruct students in clinical practices, ensuring comprehension of key concepts and techniques.
- Guide students in developing communication and problem-solving skills essential for clinical practice.
- Foster collaborative learning environments that increased student engagement and teamwork during clinical rotations.
- Deliver constructive feedback that facilitated academic and professional growth in students.
- Evaluate student performance through assessments and provide actionable insights for improvement.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Marys Hospital
Waterbury, Connecticut
04.2024 - Current
- Administered life-saving interventions during critical situations to stabilize patients.
- Collaborated with medical team to execute emergency protocols, ensuring rapid and effective patient response.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care using triage protocols
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress, supporting informed treatment decisions.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, enhancing comfort and addressing individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Facilitated safe patient transfers between hospital units to ensure continuity of care. and admissions across St. Mary's Hospital units
Staff Nurse
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hartford, Connecticut
12.2023 - 10.2026
- Delivered pediatric care in hospital children's inpatient medical psychiatric unit.
- Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
- Assessed child patients and documented symptoms, vitals, and treatment changes.
- Monitored patients during procedures and responded to urgent pediatric needs.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Educated parents on care plans, medications, and home recovery instructions.
- Oversaw nursing staff in pediatric unit
Clinical Nurse Instructor Pediatrics
Univeristy Of Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Conducted regular evaluations to assess and enhance student understanding and competency in pediatric nursing.
- Supervised clinical rotations in collaboration with healthcare partners and patient care teams to ensure quality learning experiences.
- Provide constructive feedback to students to promote academic and professional growth.
- Evaluated student performance against university rubrics and clinical criteria to provide targeted feedback for improvement.
- Demonstrated assessment, medication, and documentation procedures during lab sessions.
Staff Nurse
St. Francis ER
Hartford, Connecticut
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications, IV therapies, and treatments per emergency department orders.
- Directed medication, IV therapy, and treatment delivery according to emergency department orders.
- Facilitated rapid response to critical changes, executing emergency interventions for unstable patients.
- Managed urgent response to critical changes and initiated emergency interventions for unstable patients.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient condition in electronic health records.
- Tracked vital signs and maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records.
- Timely clinical updates through ongoing vital sign monitoring and electronic documentation.
- Coordinated patient care with physicians, technicians, and support staff to ensure comprehensive treatment in acute care settings.
- Assisted physicians, technicians, and support staff with care coordination in acute care settings.
- Led discharge education for patients and families, enhancing understanding of medications, instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients by providing clear discharge education and medication reviews. through clear discharge education, medication review, and follow-up instruction.
- Provided discharge teaching on medications, follow-up care, and home instructions.
- Rapid intervention for unstable patients through coordinated response to critical condition changes.
Staff Nurse
Institute of Living Psychiatric Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Led nursing team as charge nurse, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality patient care
- Delivered psychiatric nursing care in inpatient mental health units. (Adolescent and pediatric)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create and implement effective care plans tailored to patient needs
- Conduct regular assessments of patient mental health status and report changes
- Monitored patient responses to medications and adjusted dosages to optimize therapeutic outcomes
- Administer medications accurately according to established protocols and patient needs
Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Directed nursing team in high-pressure settings, maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Delivered psychiatric nursing support in 23-bed adolescent behavioral health unit, enhancing patient well-being.
- Completed mental status checks and safety risk assessments for patients.
- Administered psychotropic medications while monitoring and documenting side effects to ensure patient safety.
- Recorded care plans and clinical observations in health records.
- De-escalated agitated behavior using trauma-informed communication
- Supported safe milieu and maintained therapeutic environment
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT08-2019
Skills
- Clinical instruction
- Nursing education
- Patient assessment
- Psychiatric care
- Crisis management
- Advanced life support
- Basic life support
- Trauma nursing
- IV insertion
- Electronic records
- Patient-centered care
- Patient instruction
- Active listening
Certification
- PALS
- TNCC
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Univeristy Of Hartford
09.2026 - Current
Clinical Nurse Instructor Pediatrics
Univeristy Of Hartford
01.2026 - 05.2026
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Marys Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
12.2023 - 10.2026
Staff Nurse
St. Francis ER
05.2023 - 12.2023
Staff Nurse
Institute of Living Psychiatric Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2023
Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University