Linda Chaffman
Mount Airy ,MD
Summary
A driven nursing professional with 7 Years' experience in Emergency Department Register Nurse , 2 years of that is experience in critical care units and 10 Years as Emergency Room tech experience. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. Remaining a calm individual in high stress environments and situations and being able to safely deliver care and treatments to patients to ensure that the best outcome occurs.
Always looking to expand knowledge and experience in critical care and opportunities to learn and grow. Obtaining ACLS, PALS, BLS and TNCC while working towards obtaining CEN, TCRN, CCRN and currently enrolled to obtain BSN in nursing and any other opportunities that may become available in the area that is wanting to gain experience . Being flexible in assignments and work load and flow is one of the strongest talents as a individual whether its work or personal life. Always willing to take on a challenge and helping out others as a team is always better than working alone.
Being skilled in the Emergency Room setting has given the opportunity to be exposed to all types of patients and diagnosis including critically ill patients on ventilators, patients going to the Operating room to patients with mental illnesses. As a nurse in the Emergency room and ICU I I've have also been able to be exposed to working with individuals in all age ranges from newborns to elderly and all in between.
Successful Registered Nurse with advanced abilities in patient assessment, treatment and monitoring. Manages small loads of critically ill patients and consistently delivers exceptional care. Proficient in diagnostic testing and medication administration.
Hardworking and skilled Critical Care Nurse bringing proven skills in managing needs of patients . Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes. Wanting to learn and expand in all types of nursing.
Being skilled as a Emergency room nurse, critical care nurse , also am skilled in the role as a resource nurse for the hospital and will fill in as a charge nurse.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager
Frederick Health Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Evaluated clients progress and adjusted service plans to address areas of concern.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon patients condition and results.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Regesister Nurse - Critical Care Float /Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Frederick Health Hospital
02.2018 - Current
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Educating patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re-occurrence.
- Guiding patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to medications and addressing any new concerns.
- Partnered with healthcare teams to address care plan management, including development and implementation.
- Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Providing high level of critical care to patients with multiple diagnosis. medications and treatment.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with incubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain vitals within optimal levels.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Treating work related injuries to patients who will need workers compensation forms filled out, starting authorization process.
- Legal documentations of patients care in computerized charts r and being knowledgeable navigating computerized charts and downtime forms.
- 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.
- Active leader on chart audit committee for emergency department for new hires
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
INOVA
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Delivered exceptional, culturally-appropriate care to patients and families on units floated to. Including but not limited to ED, ICU, IMC, overflow, tele units, pediatrics
- Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
- Skilled in role as staff nurse in Emergency room, critical care areas, resource nurse for hospital and fill in as charge nurse.
Emergency Department Register Nurse
St Jospeh Medical Center
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Emergency Care Technician
Carroll Hospital Center
04.2006 - 08.2016
- Cleaned, maintained and restocked treatment areas.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
Education
No Degree - General Studies Towards Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia, MDNo Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carroll Community College
Westminster MD 05.2016
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family education
- Documentation and Reporting
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Honest and Ethical
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- TNCC
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy Certificate
Timeline
Care Manager
Frederick Health Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
INOVA
10.2021 - 03.2023
Regesister Nurse - Critical Care Float /Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Frederick Health Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Emergency Department Register Nurse
St Jospeh Medical Center
08.2016 - 02.2018
Emergency Care Technician
Carroll Hospital Center
04.2006 - 08.2016
No Degree - General Studies Towards Nursing
Howard Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carroll Community College
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