Rachel Dunn
King George,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate individual with progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Healthcare
2023.05 - Current
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
2021.07 - 2023.05
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- 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.
Emergency Department Technician
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
2018.03 - 2021.07
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, VA05.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
Certification
EMT-B
ACLS
NIHSS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Healthcare
2023.05 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
2021.07 - 2023.05
Emergency Department Technician
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
2018.03 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
EMT-B
ACLS
NIHSS
BLS
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