Hardworking and reliable registered nurse focused on going above and beyond to support team efforts and provide quality patient care.
Experienced in critical thinking and capable of providing life saving measures.
Comfortable in fast-paced environments. Prioritizes team involvement while also maintaining a level of independency to perform daily task.
Hard-working attitude that is willing to go above the requirements to get the job done. Efficient computer skills and teachable personality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg, PA
06.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
UPMC Altoona Hospital
Altoona, Pennsylvania
03.2022 - 06.2022
Presented care information to the patient and their family to ensure they understood the plan of care and any changes
Communicated with physicians and other nurses regarding any medical concerns
Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
Evaluated and provided care for patients in the emergency department, providing immediate care to prevent long-term complications
Provided nursing care in a level 2 trauma center
Performed EKGs, IVs, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, lab sticks, and assisted physicians with advanced procedures in order to maintain a safe environment for patients
Successfully completed a stroke and cardiac dysrhythmia course through the UPMC Educational Department
Emergency Medical Technician
Mount Union Ambulance Company
Mount Union, Pennsylvania
10.2018 - 03.2022
Prepared logs and patient records for each shift with strong eye for detail and full compliance with company and
legal requirements
Provided pre-hospital level care to assess conditions, deliver preliminary treatments, and ultimately save lives
Provided expert medical care to revise and stabalize patients with strokes, seizures, drug overdoses, and trauma
caused by accidents
Kept patients and family members calm to obtain information critical to providing emergency care
Participated in professional development training to improve proficiency in caring for patients with various
injuries and illnesses
Assessed the nature and severity of each persons injuries to effectively triage situations and prioritize resources
Participated in seminars and additional training to expand knowledge and skills.
Emergency Room Technician
Fulton County Medical Center
McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania
06.2021 - 08.2021
Transported patients to and from ancillary departments as part of effective care management
Completed hourly purposeful rounding to check on and assist assigned patients
Collected and communicated pertinent patient information to help facilitate effective care
Greeted and oriented patients and family members to patient care area of busy emergency room
Cleaned and calibrated equipment, devices, and instruments for reliable results in examinations
Collected speciments from patients to use in diagnostic examinations and laboratory testing
Assisted patients in accomplishing daily activites such as bathing, grooming, and exercise.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland
12.2021
Skills
Interpreting EKGs
Accurate Documentation
Clear Patient Communication
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Prioritizing Patients
Medical Recordkeeping
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician Certification (PA state number - 229257)