Rachel Aalto RN,BSN (She/Her)
MA
Summary
Emergency department nurse dedicated to delivering the highest level of care to patients. Seeks opportunities for professional growth and applies new knowledge to enhance practice. Proficient in managing critical patients in high-stress environments, adept at prioritizing and analyzing assessment findings to implement effective interventions. Committed to maintaining competence and confidence to provide the best possible care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cape Cod Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and properly communicating within the healthcare team
- Completed Emergency Novice Nurse Program with 6 month Preceptorship.
- Direct patient-centered care with acutely and chronically ill patients of all ages
- Use of trauma guidelines and protocols.
- Management of 6-7 patient assignments.
- Precepted a nurse transitioning to the Emergency Center.
Emergency Room Technician
Cape Cod Healthcare
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted providers and nurses with procedures, placing monitoring equipment on patient, direct patient care, wound care, simple lab collection, collecting vital signs, and performing BLS
- Assisted Clinical Leaders in the flow of the department assigning rooms
- Prioritized tasks in the emergent setting
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
Town of Barnstable
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Monitored beach to promote safety
- Taught swimming lessons to various age groups
- Performed water rescues, first aid, and BLS
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2023
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Triage
- EPIC Documentation
- Management of Critical Patients
- Mental and Physical Endurance
- Teamwork
- Stress Management
Relevant Experiences
Outing Club Caving Chair/Leader
- Researched, planned, and lead trips into caves with inexperienced participants ensuring safety, adventure, and fun.
- Taught others respect for Nature while learning new outdoor sports.
- Promoted and organized events for the club.
- Certified in Wilderness First Aid and Orientation to Cave Rescue.
Certification
- TNCC February 2024
- PALS March 2024
- ACLS November 2023
- BLS June 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cape Cod Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Cape Cod Healthcare
06.2020 - 09.2023
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
Town of Barnstable
06.2017 - 09.2020
- TNCC February 2024
- PALS March 2024
- ACLS November 2023
- BLS June 2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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