Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) currently working in Emergency / Trauma Medicine. Experience includes extensive direct hands-on skills, triage and care coordination in Louisiana's largest Level-1 Trauma Center. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and critical situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Franciscan Missionaries Of Our Lady Health System
06.2019 - Current
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge support.
Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
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