Rachael Headden BSN RN CCRN CEN
South Amboy,United States
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Critical Care Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience in various
ICU settings, Emergency Department, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Adept at collaborating with
interdisciplinary medical teams to individualize patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high stress situations. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and
committed to achieve the best outcomes for patients and families. Eager to advance my career as an Adult Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU Float/Rapid Response Team
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, United States
02.2021 - Current
- Monitor patient conditions in a variety of ICU settings including CVICU, SICU, CCU, MICU, and neuro-critical care.
- Interpret EKG readings, strict intake and output monitoring of both medical and surgical ICU patients, ICP monitoring and EVD management, pulmonary artery catheter set up and monitoring, arterial line set up and monitoring, and ventilator management.
- Update team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Respond to emergencies on all inpatient units and helps facilitate escalation of care.
- Evaluate all patients that trigger a Modified Early Warning score and determine if a rapid response is needed.
- Act as an additional resource and support to nurses on all units.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
04.2015 - Current
- Function as charge nurse and staff nurse in a 40 bed, high volume, community based Emergency Department.
- Prioritize patient care, stabilize, patients and determined next course of action.
- Treat patients presenting with critical injuries, trauma, airway compromise, STEMIs, obstetrical emergencies, allergic reactions and other illnesses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Managed a variety of post operative patients including those that underwent orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, gynecological, and general surgeries.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper discharge plan objectives, follow up instructions, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Old Bridge, NJ
07.2007 - 04.2012
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, DKA, septic shock, respiratory failure, and other conditions.
- Managed care for post op vascular and general surgery patients.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2020
Diploma of Nursing -
Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing
Old Bridge, NJ06.2007
Skills
- Ultrasound guided IV insertion
- Ventilator Care
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Titration of sedation and vasoactive medications
- Central Line Placement
- Shock Symptom Identification
- EKG interpretation
- Patient and Family Liaison
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- EMR Systems Epic and SCM
Accomplishments
Dedicated Patient Advocate Award / 2009 / Raritan Bay Medical Center
Exemplar in Clinical Practice Award / 2015 / Raritan Bay Medical Center
Certification
CCRN Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
CEN Certified Emergency Nurse
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU Float/Rapid Response Team
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Raritan Bay Medical Center
04.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Raritan Bay Medical Center
04.2012 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse, ICU
Raritan Bay Medical Center
07.2007 - 04.2012
Master of Science - Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Diploma of Nursing -
Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing
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