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Rachel Ann Driscoll

Port Saint Lucie

Summary

Dynamic pediatric emergency room nurse applying ten years as emergency room nurse and a background of over ten years of experience as a paramedic, utilizing skills in the treatment of 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. Current and active member of the Emergency Nurse Association. Currently seeking position as travel pediatric emergency room RN.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Nurse Manager, Pediatric Emergency Dept

St. Mary’s Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
  • Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Proficient in Cerner FirstNet

Emergency Room RN, Per Diem

Bethesda Hospital East
04.2014 - Current
  • Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures for pediatric population.
  • Efficient communication with physicians for optimal care
  • Proficient with Cerner eCos
  • Training for relief charge RN

Emergency Room RN, Per Diem

St. Mary's Medical Center/Palm Beach Children's
10.2014 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess pediatric/adult patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke facility.
  • Intake for pediatric and adult Baker Act patients for transfer to psychiatric facilities
  • Proficient in Cerner First Net

Emergency Room Paramedic

Bethesda Hospital East
07.2009 - 04.2014
  • Performed technical procedures as delegated, including but not limited to establishing IV access, performing EKGs, assessing vital statistics/telemetry monitoring, collecting labs, providing wound care and transporting pediatric and adult patients.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures including examinations, minor sugerí al interventions, orthopedic treatment and resuscitation.

Emergency Room Paramedic

St. Mary's Medical Center
10.2010 - 10.2014
  • Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.


Paramedic

Medics Ambulance Services
12.2005 - 02.2011
  • Training new employees to company´s guidelines and procedures
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Transport and transfer of emergency and non-emergency adult/pediatric patients while assessing the extent of their illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to standing protocol and ACLS/PALS/BLS guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
2013

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
2008

Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services Management

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
2004

Certification

  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • ENPC- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
  • PHTLS - Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
  • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • NIH Stroke Scale

Timeline

Assistant Nurse Manager, Pediatric Emergency Dept

St. Mary’s Medical Center
10.2023 - Current

Emergency Room RN, Per Diem

St. Mary's Medical Center/Palm Beach Children's
10.2014 - 07.2022

Emergency Room RN, Per Diem

Bethesda Hospital East
04.2014 - Current

Emergency Room Paramedic

St. Mary's Medical Center
10.2010 - 10.2014

Emergency Room Paramedic

Bethesda Hospital East
07.2009 - 04.2014

Paramedic

Medics Ambulance Services
12.2005 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach State College

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Florida Atlantic University

Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services Management

Palm Beach State College

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