Marion Spalding ED RN

ER NURSE- total patient care, ESI triage, trauma assessments, urgent care, perform head to toe assessments, early recognition of fatal s/sx disease process, EkG interpretation, utilization of capnograghy, communication with physicians, transfer patients.

• Exhibited strong decision-making abilities under pressure while working independently or collaboratively as part of a larger healthcare team.
• Actively sought opportunities to educate patients and their families on the importance of preventive care measures aimed at reducing emergency room visits.
• Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
• Implemented evidence-based practices when delivering nursing care to optimize outcomes for diverse populations seeking emergency services.
• Served as a mentor to new nurses, providing guidance and support throughout their transition into the ER setting.
• Contributed to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency within the Emergency Department.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions regularly through feedback from both patients and other healthcare team members.
• Served as an advocate for patients'' rights by addressing concerns or complaints related to their care promptly.
• Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.

• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
• Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
• Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.

• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• ESI Triage, TRAUMA assessments,
• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
• Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-offs that included pertinent medical information about each assigned patient''s status, treatment plan progressions, or changes made during previous shifts'' coverage periods.
• Prevented potential adverse events through vigilant monitoring of patients'' conditions, recognizing early warning signs of complications or deterioration, and initiating appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
• Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.

• Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
• Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
• Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.

• Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
• Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
• Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.

• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.