Helen Emery
Registered Nurse
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
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
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Health
Harvard, Illinois
06.2010 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Mercy Health
Crystal Lake, IL
07.2005 - 06.2010
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Education
Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL 08.2005 - 05.2010
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
undefinedCertification
CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
02-2022
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
02-2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Health
06.2010 - Current
Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
McHenry County College
08.2005 - 05.2010
Certified Nurse Assistant
Mercy Health
07.2005 - 06.2010
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