Kim McManus
Rockaway,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic ER Nurse bringing over 24 years of experience treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker capable of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Hackettstown Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Charge Nurse
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Per Diem PACU Staff Nurse
Franklin Surgery Center
06.2007 - Current
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and Is administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitoring patients after surgical procedures consisting of Urological, Orthopedic, Vascular, Gynecological, and Pain Management Procedures.
- Provide bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients and educate patients on their procedures.
- Assess and prepare patient's in a timely manner for scheduled surgery, confirming all related information is correct, provide pre and post procedural education, ensure safe discharge per policy.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
09.2007 - 03.2020
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Charge Nurse Experience
Orthopedic and Trauma Staff Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
06.2000 - 09.2007
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, BSN
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Morris County
Randolph NJ 01.2000
Skills
- Management of difficult and complex situations
- Perform clinical tasks according to hospital policies
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented and responsible
- Works quickly and efficiently under pressure to provide immediate care
- Charge Nurse role by ensuring, ER runs efficiently and as per standards and regulations
- EMR/ Epic user
Certification
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Hackettstown Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
09.2007 - 03.2020
Per Diem PACU Staff Nurse
Franklin Surgery Center
06.2007 - Current
Orthopedic and Trauma Staff Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
06.2000 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, BSN
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Morris County