Rachel Blizzard
Ridgely,MD
Summary
Resourceful registered nurse with over 18 years of experience in emergency and trauma care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with emergency room teams, law enforcement, and EMS personnel while delivering high-quality patient care and emotional support in high-stress environments. Expertise in emergency protocols and nursing practices contributes to improved patient outcomes and team efficiency. Career aspirations include further enhancing critical care capabilities and leadership roles within healthcare settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Four Winds Staffing
Four Winds
Mckinney, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
Avenues Rehabilitation
Avenues
Cambridge, MD
05.2023 - 03.2026
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Solutions
Jacksonville, FL
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care across settings.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
- Provided emergency medical services, including triage, resuscitation, stabilization and transport of critically ill or injured patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed other nursing interventions as needed.
- Performed laboratory procedures such as blood draws, EKGs and urine analysis.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Maxim Staffing Solutions
Jacksonville, FL
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided emergency medical services, including triage, resuscitation, stabilization and transport of critically ill or injured patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed other nursing interventions as needed.
- Performed laboratory procedures such as blood draws, EKGs and urine analysis.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures including intubations, lumbar punctures and wound debridement and closure.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessment of trauma victims using advanced skills such as airway management techniques.
- Maintained current knowledge regarding advances in emergency medicine practices through continuing education courses.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations while demonstrating effective decision making skills.
Registered Nurse Emergency and Trauma Room Staff Nurse
University of Maryland Capital Region
Largo, MD
04.2014 - 02.2023
- Charge nurse role in a 45 bed ER with 5 trauma bays seeing 35-80 patients a shift , trauma level 2 facility, second busiest trauma facility in the state of Maryland.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Treated and stabilized patients,suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses determining health needs while providing direct patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Completing evidence collection kits as a Forensic Nurse Examiner.
- Monitored condition of up to 80 patients per shift to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms of both trauma and medical emergencies ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients
Registered Nurse Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Medstar Harbor Hospital
Baltimore, MD
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Registered Nurse Emergency Room Staff Nurse
St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.2008 - 10.2011
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Registered Nurse Case
Stella Maris, Lutherville
CheverlyTimonium, MD
05.2010 - 04.2011
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated home care, home infusion, and durables medical equipment to reduce stress for patients and wait time.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician members of health care team, patients, and families to ensure accuracy of patient treatment plan.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College Baltimore County
Catonsville05.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Team management
- Organizational skills
- Ventilator care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Patient Management of diverse populations and backgrounds with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
- Medication administration
- Medical records management
- Monitor EVD and bolts
- Disaster management
- Recognize changes in physiological and psychosocial status of patients
- Knowledge with meditech, Pysis, Cerner, Epic electronic medical documentation
Affiliations
- License: Registered License Number #R181237 Expires 11/2026
- American Heart Association Expires 4/2027
- ACLS: American Heart Association Expires 4/2027
- PALS: American Heart Association Expires 4/2027
- TNCC Expires 6/28
- NIHSS Expires 11/27
- Forensic Nurse Examiner Expires 11/2024
Additional Information
- Awards: Outstanding Citizenship award by Prince Georges County Police Department
- Chamberlain University Presidents Honors
Timeline
Four Winds Staffing
Four Winds
01.2025 - Current
Avenues Rehabilitation
Avenues
05.2023 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Solutions
03.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Maxim Staffing Solutions
08.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse Emergency and Trauma Room Staff Nurse
University of Maryland Capital Region
04.2014 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Medstar Harbor Hospital
04.2011 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse Case
Stella Maris, Lutherville
05.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse Emergency Room Staff Nurse
St. Agnes Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College Baltimore County
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University