Dynamic and dedicated ER Nurse recognized for exceptional performance in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering optimal patient care. Expertise in rapid decision-making, patient assessment, and care coordination ensures effective treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Strong collaborative skills foster seamless teamwork among medical professionals, enhancing the quality of care for diverse patient populations. Committed to advocacy and compassionate service, with a proven ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2025
Provide emergency medical care to critically ill patients in the Emergency Service department.
Ensure the provision of quality emergency medical care to patients requiring emergency treatment in accordance with Physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice.
Perform patient assessment and nursing diagnosis.
Evaluate episodic and acute responses to broad classifications of physical or psychosocial issues.
Manage the planning and implementation of interventions.
Coordinate care with a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, Technicians, and Care Providers.
Communicate treatment and condition information to patients and their families.
Coordinate Lab tests, medication dispensing, health monitoring, and patient referrals and transfers.
Assisted Physicians with various patient treatments.
Agency
Administered emergency care to patients, utilizing advanced life support techniques and protocols.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered treatment plans and ensure comprehensive care.
Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for emergency procedures and patient safety standards.
Managed time effectively to ensure all assigned tasks were completed in a timely manner, maintaining productivity during high-pressure situations.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse/Assistant Head Nurse
Jacobi Medical Center
01.2007 - 03.2023
Provided Direct Patient Care, including vented and critical patients.
Knowledgeably and competently performs Nursing Skills accordingly.
Skilled in IV insertion, phlebotomy, foley insertion, suctioning, wound care, and dressing changes, accurate medication administration- evaluating effectiveness and monitoring for adverse reaction.
Collaborate with the Professional Team.
Ability to be In Charge in the absence of the Head Nurse and the Assistant Head Nurse.
Precept newly hired nurses.
Managed assessments, nursing diagnoses, and formulation of the written plan of care.
Assessed and triaged patients to determine urgency of care required.
Administered medications and treatments per physician directives ensuring compliance with protocols.
Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patients' conditions for timely interventions.
Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering their professional growth through sharing expertise and guidance during orientation periods.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Bellevue Hospital Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Provided Direct Patient Care, including vented and critical patients.
Knowledgeably and competently performs Nursing Skills accordingly.
Skilled in IV insertion, phlebotomy, foley insertion, suctioning, wound care, and dressing changes, accurate medication administration- evaluating effectiveness and monitoring for adverse reaction.
Collaborate with the Professional Team.
Ability to be In Charge in the absence of the Head Nurse and the Assistant Head Nurse.
Precept newly hired nurses.
Managed assessments, nursing diagnoses, and formulation of the written plan of care.
Episcopal Priest & Chaplain at Episcopal Health Services, Inc. (EHS)—St. John’s Episcopal HospitalEpiscopal Priest & Chaplain at Episcopal Health Services, Inc. (EHS)—St. John’s Episcopal Hospital