Rebecca Durocher
Harrow,Ontario
Summary
Experienced Travel ED Registered Nurse known for critical thinking and team collaboration. Committed to patient advocacy and delivering emotional support, ensuring dignity and respect in care during critical situations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Travel ED Registered Nurse
TNAA
North Little Rock, Arkansas
04.2021 - Current
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families, enhancing their resilience during stressful situations.
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, patients, and families, fostering collaborative relationships and improving patient experience.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations to assess patient condition prior to providing appropriate treatment options.
- Provided critical care during emergency response situations.
Travel ED Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Roseville, California
09.2013 - 04.2021
- Filled staffing gaps in hospitals and facilities across the country, ensuring sufficient coverage of ED RNs during critical shortages.
- Experience in various ED work environments ranging from small Critical Access hospitals in rural areas to Level 1, 2 and 3 Trauma centers in busy cities.
- Managed care for adult and pediatric patients facing life-threatening conditions, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Performed IV insertion, blood draws, assisted with intubation, and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and physician orders.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, providing critical care.
- Provided emergency care to patients with life-threatening medical conditions.
- Assessed and monitored patient's vitals, medical history and symptoms.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism under pressure situations.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, safety regulations and standards of practice.
Travel ED Registered Nurse
LiquidAgents Healthcare LLC
Plano, Texas
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to facilitate timely interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Informed patients and families on health management strategies and provided clear discharge instructions to promote recovery.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records to ensure comprehensive patient tracking and continuity of care.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, providing critical care.
- Provided emergency care to patients with life-threatening medical conditions.
- Educated patients and families on disease process, treatments, medications and follow-up visits.
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Banner Health
Mesa, Arizona
11.2012 - 02.2013
- Provided care for patients with acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes, and gunshot wounds, ensuring timely intervention and stabilization.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Coordinated patient care by maintaining clear communication with physicians, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Assessed patient needs and prioritized treatment while managing patient flow and assisting physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Travel ED Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
San Diego, California
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and communicated significant changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, providing critical care.
- Provided emergency care to patients with life-threatening medical conditions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism under pressure situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills both verbally and in writing when interacting with colleagues, patients and families.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in fast-paced emergency room, ensuring prompt care delivery to critically ill patients.
Travel ED Registered Nurse
RN Network
Boca Raton, Florida
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reported changes to healthcare team to ensure timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
- Administered emergency care to patients with life-threatening conditions, stabilizing critical health situations.
- Performed critical nursing interventions including airway management and administering medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during distress, fostering a compassionate care environment.
ED Registered Nurse
West Valley Hospital
Goodyear, Arizona
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responded rapidly to changes in condition, and initiated timely interventions to ensure patient safety.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatments, coordinated patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures to enhance care delivery.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseloads in busy emergency room setting.
- Managed multiple high acuity cases simultaneously, ensuring quality care and effective patient outcomes despite a fast-paced environment.
ED Registered Nurse
Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital
Windsor, Ontario
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Triaged patients to prioritize care based on condition severity, ensuring timely interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions to provide timely and accurate nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records to maintain accurate patient records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions to promote recovery and prevent readmissions.
- Assessed patients' medical histories, symptoms, and general physical condition.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, X-rays, ultrasounds, and blood draws.
- Provided quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the emergency room.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions; modified plan of care accordingly.
- Managed multiple high acuity cases simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivering quality care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making clinical decisions regarding patient care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of legal aspects of emergency nursing including scope of practice regulations.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to emergency nursing practice.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, Ontario05.2003
Skills
- Patient triage
- Emergency response
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Emergency triage
- IV medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient assessment
- EKG interpretation
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Compliance adherence
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient education
- Trauma nursing
- Psychiatric emergencies
- Test interpretation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Multi-tasking under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Student precepting
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Travel ED Registered Nurse
TNAA
04.2021 - Current
Travel ED Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
09.2013 - 04.2021
Travel ED Registered Nurse
LiquidAgents Healthcare LLC
02.2013 - 09.2013
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Banner Health
11.2012 - 02.2013
Travel ED Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
01.2011 - 11.2012
Travel ED Registered Nurse
RN Network
10.2010 - 01.2011
ED Registered Nurse
West Valley Hospital
08.2008 - 09.2010
ED Registered Nurse
Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2008
Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology