Nancy Gunn
Registered Nurse
Racine,WI
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for demanding emergency room environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension All Saints Hospital
03.2019 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on severity of illness or injury.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment protocols.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for emergency care and patient management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in high-pressure situations.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Chemotherapy / Infusion Registered Nurse
Ascension All Saints Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Administered intravenous medications and therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses to treatment, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients undergoing infusion therapy.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, potential side effects, and self-care strategies post-infusion.
- Administered blood products according to established guidelines while carefully monitoring for potential transfusion reactions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and post-infusion care.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and individualized care during infusion treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI08-2018
Skills
- Emergency care
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Patient stabilization
- Condition monitoring
- Trauma care
- Emergency triage
- EPIC EMR
- Critical thinking
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Student precepting
- Training staff
Certification
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Emergency nursing pediatric course (ENPC)
- Registered Nurse Wisconsin License - renewed 2026
Timeline
Chemotherapy / Infusion Registered Nurse
Ascension All Saints Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension All Saints Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University