Seasoned nursing professional. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Thirteen years of experience in the Emergency Department. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Coordinate nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Supervise and manage daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Monitore nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Administer medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Work with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to assess needs and determine best options for care.
Support patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
Follows facility policies, OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations to maintain legal compliance.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
09.2010 - 06.2016
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.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Fill in Charge Nurse.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
2010
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Privacy and Confidentiality
Delegation and Motivation
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Compassionate and Caring
Patient Triage
Certification
Certifications in the following: PALS, BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale, TNCC, NCI, and, ESI.
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
09.2010 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
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