Katarina McEssey
Mount Holly,NJ
Summary
ER nurse of nearly 2 years with experience in a high volume, high acuity emergency room. I am eager to advance my skills and further my education in the ER such as obtaining my TNCC.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ER
Valley Hospital Medical Center
12.2024 - 10.2026
- Started ER as a new grad in a residency program and stayed for nearly 2 years
- Completed Stroke alert and STEMI Activation competency
- Managed a 4- patient critical ED assignment and a 15 bed assignment on nights in a 50 bed department
- Ultrasound IV proficient
- Cared for patients in a variety of conditions ranging from mental health crisis , stroke, STEMI and cardiac arrest.
- Assess vital signs, pain levels, and clinical status to support rapid nursing interventions.
- Administer medications and IV therapies while following emergency department protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, technicians, and ancillary staff to coordinate timely patient care.
- Respond to sudden changes in patient condition, escalating care and supporting stabilization efforts.
- Precepted new nurses in the ER environment by providing guidance on best practices and offering constructive feedback on performance improvement opportunities.
- Managed critical patients with life-threatening conditions, prioritizing interventions to stabilize health status swiftly.
EMT
Alpha One Ambulance
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Administered oxygen, splinting, and basic life support during transport and scene response.
- Responsible for both BLS and ALS patient care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA03.2021
Skills
- Stroke and STEMI alert response
- Sepsis bundle execution
- Conscious sedation monitoring
- Ultrasound- guided IV trained
- Preceptor and mentor
- Cerner First Net Charting
- Mass Casualty Incident Training
- ACLS, BLS and PALS Certifications
- Workplace violence de-escalation
- Speak Polish
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN, ER
Valley Hospital Medical Center
12.2024 - 10.2026
EMT
Alpha One Ambulance
07.2021 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis