Karen Peabody

• Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
• 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.
• Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
• Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
• Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
• Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
• Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
• Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated with latest in emergency nursing practices.
• Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from emergency care to specialized departments.
• Provided critical support in mass casualty incidents, demonstrating ability to perform under pressure.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Supervised all departments of Hospital during Evening and nighttime hours

Assisted Nursing Staff in all departments during busy times

Served as a mediator to patients, family members and staff complaints or conflicts

Assigned bed placement for admitted patients

Attended and assisted at all deliveries on the Obstetric department.

Provided support to families

• Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
• Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
• Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.