Laura Richardson
Port Republic,MD
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from UMMS Charles Regional, adept in EKG interpretation and compassionate patient care. Excelled in reducing wait times and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and efficient triage. Skilled in mentoring new staff and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, significantly enhancing emergency department efficiency and patient satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UMMS Charles Regional
03.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Reduced stress and anxiety for patients and families by offering compassionate care and support.
- Assisted in training and mentoring of new nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine care priorities, improving treatment outcomes.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient triage processes.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago04.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata01.2022
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Student Precepting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Compassionate and Caring
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UMMS Charles Regional
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
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