Jennifer Wease
Lincolnton,NC
Summary
Quick-thinking emergency department RN with strong medical knowledge and ten years of providing high-quality medical support in emergency rooms. Skilled in triage, treatment and patient education. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Healthcare
Huntersville, NC
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Health Mountain Island Lake
01.2022 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Health Cleveland
08.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, initiating appropriate interventions, and continuously monitoring patients conditions.
- Provided exceptional emergency care to victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, burns, and other traumatic injuries while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Expedited patient flow through the trauma bay by efficiently triaging incoming cases according to severity and prioritizing treatment accordingly.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Lincoln
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05.2014
Skills
- Reliable resource and staff advocate
- Make and facilitate decisions in a timely manner
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Appropriate delegation
- Triaging
- Precepting
- 7 plus years experience at level III trauma center
- The Daisy Award Recipient 2021
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, State of North Carolina
- BLS- Basic Life Support, Provider
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Provider
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Provider
- Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Health Mountain Island Lake
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atrium Health Cleveland
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Lincoln
05.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Gaston College
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