Madeline Rousseau
Westerly
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Yale New Haven Health System, demonstrating expertise in emergency triage and compassionate care. Skilled in critical thinking and patient assessment, significantly improved patient outcomes through effective collaboration and evidence-based practices. Mastery in medication administration and intravenous therapy ensures high-quality care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Yale New Haven Health System
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in triaging patients upon arrival, evaluating the severity of conditions to prioritize care based on urgency.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, ensuring sterile techniques to prevent infections and promote healing.
- Administered medications and treatments through intravenous lines, ensuring proper dosages and minimizing patient discomfort.
- Facilitated emergency interventions, including CPR and airway management, maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care strategies, enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated efforts.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Emergency Room Technician
Yale New Haven Health System
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Handled patient transport within the emergency department, ensuring safe and efficient movement.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, explaining procedures and providing reassurance during stressful situations.
- Operated electrocardiogram machines to monitor patients' heart activities.
- Administered initial patient assessments to identify immediate medical needs upon arrival.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing CPR and basic life support during emergency situations.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during their emergency room visit, addressing concerns and offering emotional support when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Health Group
07.2017 - 02.2023
- Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing emotional distress or confusion.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, to identify changes in patient health.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Applied infection control techniques, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment, to maintain a sterile environment.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI09.2023
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- Ultrasound guided IV
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Ethical practice
- Emergency triage
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Critical thinking
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Blood draw and sample collection
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Yale New Haven Health System
11.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Yale New Haven Health System
02.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Health Group
07.2017 - 02.2023
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
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