Harley Fluharty
Strawberry Plains,TN
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UT Medical Center Emergency & Trauma
Knoxville, TN
11.2022 - Current
- Regions Level 1 Trauma Center
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital Emergency Department
Louisville, KY
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Medical Assistant
Commonwealth Pain and Spine
Louisville, KY
11.2014 - 11.2021
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Meadows Health Care Center
Mount Washington, KY
03.2010 - 11.2014
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY06.2021
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Medical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Precepting
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Condition Monitoring
- Quality Improvement
- Emergency Care
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
Awards
- Daisy Award
- Employee of the Month
- Sepsis Champion
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Achieved Sepsis Champion by completing Sepsis Protocol with accuracy and efficiency without any blood culture contaminations for an entire year.
- Achieved Employee of the Month through effectively helping team members and maintaining compliance.
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- Licensed Registered Nurse | Compact License
- PALS
- ALS
- BLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UT Medical Center Emergency & Trauma
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital Emergency Department
08.2021 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant
Commonwealth Pain and Spine
11.2014 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Meadows Health Care Center
03.2010 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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