Paula Large
Lusby,MD
Summary
Dynamic Register Nurse bringing 18 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CalvertHealth Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prince George's Hospital Center
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD12.2015
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Trauma Nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CalvertHealth Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prince George's Hospital Center
07.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
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