Leah Susan Wagner
Virginia Beach
Summary
Motivated and clinically experienced nursing student in final semester of ADN program, seeking a New Graduate Registered Nurse position. Brings extensive emergency department experience, strong patient assessment skills, and a commitment to safe, compassionate, evidence-based care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Sentara Independence Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department
- Assist nurses and providers with emergency procedures and trauma care
- Perform EKGs, IV starts, blood draws, and patient monitoring
- Support rapid assessment, treatment, and patient flow
Emergency Room Technician
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivered hands-on patient care in fast-paced ED environment
- Assisted with cardiac, medical, and trauma emergencies
- Maintained accurate documentation using EPIC
Emergency Room Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (Level I Trauma Center)
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Supported Level I trauma activations and critical care patients
- Assisted with advanced emergency procedures and resuscitations
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams under high-pressure conditions
Emergency Department Registration
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed patient registration and intake in Emergency Department
- Maintained accuracy, confidentiality, and workflow efficiency
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bryant & Stratton College
Virginia Beach, VA04.2026
Skills
- Emergency patient assessment and triage support
- Vital signs, EKG acquisition and monitoring
- IV insertion and venipuncture (including ultrasound-guided PIV)
- Blood draws, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing
- Wound care, splinting, and trauma support
- Assisting with procedures (intubation, central lines, chest tubes)
- Cardiac monitoring and code response support
- Patient transport and safe patient handling
- Infection control and sterile technique
- Electronic Health Records: EPIC
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Virginia & Nationally Registered (Active)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Exp. December 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Exp. December 2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Exp. December 2027
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV (PIV) Certified
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Sentara Independence Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2025
Emergency Room Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (Level I Trauma Center)
08.2022 - 09.2023
Emergency Department Registration
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bryant & Stratton College
Additional Qualifications
- Extensive Emergency Department experience across multiple Sentara facilities
- Strong foundation in emergency medicine, trauma care, and patient advocacy
- Excellent time management and adaptability in high-stress environments