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Madeline Wallsten

Lake Arrowhead,CA

Summary

Registered Nurse with experience in the ED specializing in Pediatrics at LLUCH. Skills in physical assessments, medication administration, triaging, procedures, and charting. Proven ability to mentor new staff and collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in clinical judgment and therapeutic communication, delivering exceptional patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Ability to adapt to new environments and always looking for something new to learn.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department

LLUCH
09.2023 - Current
  • Applied critical thinking skills in the ED by determining and prioritizing varying nursing interventions based upon acuity level and ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation).
  • Administered prescribed medications safely by following established guidelines and hospital protocols while also monitoring patients' safety by monitoring for adverse reactions/side effects and implementing in correct nursing interventions when needed.
  • Collaborated in diverse interdisciplinary teams working with various team members to deliver exceptional care and develop comprehensive treatment plans to deliver the most effective care for the patient.
  • Employed de-escalation, conflict resolution, therapeutic communication, and varying levels of crisis interventions in the ED.


Sterile Processing Technician

LLUMC
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Abided by and followed the OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines in relation to sterilization and stayed in compliance with hospital protocols to deliver properly sterilized and safe equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves, sterilization equipment, scopes, and other SPD related equipment.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to deliver medical equipment in a timely manner for urgent and emergencies/surgeries.

911 Emergency Dispatcher

SB County
12.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including telephone lines, radio frequencies, and computer-aided dispatch systems for effective coordination among emergency units.
  • Handled challenging calls professionally while remaining empathetic to individuals experiencing during emergencies.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and appropriately dispatched calls to the correct agencies and officers on duty.

Education

BSN Nursing

West Coast University
Ontario, CA
06-2023

BS Applied Exercise Science

APU
Azusa, CA
06-2018

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Physical assessments
  • Critical Care
  • Charting and Documenting
  • Medication Administration IVs/IMs/IN/etc
  • Performing ekgs/PIVs/NG tubes/Procedures

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support - current
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - current
  • ACLS - Advanced Care Life Support - current
  • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course - current
  • ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course - current
  • Licensed RN - 2023-current

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department

LLUCH
09.2023 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician

LLUMC
11.2019 - 06.2021

911 Emergency Dispatcher

SB County
12.2018 - 04.2019

BSN Nursing

West Coast University

BS Applied Exercise Science

APU