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Nicole Prendergast
Lansing,IL
Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Catherine's Hospital, excelling in emergency triage and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and satisfaction through compassionate communication and advanced life support skills. Recognized for streamlining operations and effectively managing complex trauma cases in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
St. Catherine's Hospital
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
04.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and trauma.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
St. Catherine's Hospital
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
07.2016 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 6-9 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
St. Catherine's Hospital
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
07.2015 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Promoted self-care among patients through the teaching of effective coping strategies and stress management techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the behavioral health unit.
Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
03-2018
ITT TechMerrillville, IN
Associate of Science from Nursing
09-2014
Skills
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Emergency nursing pediatric course (ENPC)
- Patient safety
- Emergency triage
- Critical thinking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Emergency procedures
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Catherine's Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Catherine's Hospital
07.2016 - 04.2020
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St. Catherine's Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2016
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
ITT Tech
Associate of Science from Nursing
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