Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwestern Delnor Hospital
Geneva IL
02.2023 - Current
- Assessed and prioritized patient needs in high-stress emergency situations.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-discharge care instructions.
- Coordinated with external services for timely patient transfers to specialized facilities.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.