Registered nurse and flight paramedic with over twenty years of clinical experience in emergency and critical care settings. I believe that my unique background in prehospital medicine combined with intensive care nursing provide me the ability to critically think and excel in high stress situations.
Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex neurological and medical emergencies, while in the critical care setting. Proficient with ICP and hemodynamic monitoring, as well as EPIC EMR. I provided mentorship to preceptees by demonstrating effective communication strategies with patients, families, and fellow healthcare professionals. I observed the patient assessments conducted by the preceptees, and offered constructive feedback as necessary. Additionally, I instructed preceptees on hospital policies and procedures, along with the professional standards of practice. I offered guidance and support to new nurses throughout their orientation period. I actively listened to inquiries from the preceptees to ensure that I could provide clear explanations or relevant resources.
Provide secure and thorough care to patients in the prehospital environment, encompassing both urgent scene responses and critical care interfacility transfers, conducted via ground ambulance and rotor-wing aircraft. In a ground capacity, delivered advanced life support services to the city of Camden and its neighboring areas as a member of a two-paramedic team.
In the flight role, collaborated with a flight nurse to provide care for critically ill and injured patients.