Nina Haggerty
Sequim
Summary
Resourceful Registered Nurse with a decade of experience delivering exceptional patient care and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Expertise in providing emotional support to patients and families while skillfully administering time-sensitive medications. Passionate about emergency care and proficient in advanced nursing techniques, committed to fostering a culture of excellence in patient outcomes and satisfaction. Recognized for strong leadership abilities and outstanding communication skills, dedicated to enhancing the quality of care in every interaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jefferson Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Administered emergency care protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as necessary.
- Led triage assessments to prioritize patient treatment based on severity of conditions presented.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
North Coast Nomad
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Olympic Medical Center
07.2016 - 11.2021
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Performs all tasks with a patient-centered focus.
- Acts as patient advocate and implements total patient care through a team nursing process.
- Provides behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with psychological diagnoses.
- Evaluates patient care needs, prioritizes treatments and maintains patient flow.
- Accurately documents all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions.
- Utilizes strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of patients.
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Dungeness Courte
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Avamere
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing -
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA, USA2015
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Delegation and Motivation
- Accurate Documentation
- Emergency care
- IV insertion
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
NIHSS
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jefferson Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
North Coast Nomad
11.2021 - 05.2023
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Olympic Medical Center
07.2016 - 11.2021
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Dungeness Courte
11.2015 - 07.2016
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Avamere
07.2015 - 11.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing -
Peninsula College
Certifications
- BLS, current
- ACLS, current
- PALS, current
- TNCC, current
- ENPC, current