My passion for travel is at the fore front I love seeing and encountering different cultures and environments
I love being in the outdoors with camping and skiing
My grandchildren are always incorporated into these activities with me
Robyn Larkin
Fruit Heights,UT
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for demanding emergency department environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Fully committed to providing excellent emergency nursing care by being the first nurse in my department to obtain by CEN. Continual education through local and national conferences.
Educate other nurses through being an instructor for ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC and ENPC.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital-Davis
10.1980 - Current
- Registered Nurse on the Surgical floor/ICU Oct. 1980-March 1984.
- Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department since March 1984 to date.
- Mentor, Preceptor, Charge Nurse and Educator in the Emergency Department since 1988.
- Nursing Supervisor- part time- 2015-2022.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
McKay Dee Hospital
06.1977 - 09.1978
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07-2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UT06-1978
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- Trauma nursing
- Airway management
- Patient stabilization
- Condition monitoring
- Behavioral health care
- EKG interpretation
- Emergency triage
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Emergency nursing pediatric course (ENPC)
- CPR/AED
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Procedural Sedation
Accomplishments
1986- Davis County awarded EMS Emergency Nurse of the Year
1991- Achieved my Certified Emergency Nurse certification (CEN)
2008- Developed our hospital's RN Residency Program
2014-2016 served on ENA's National Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC)
2022- Developed our hospital's ED Residency Program
Current ACLS, PALS, BLS instructors
Current TNCC and ENPC instructors
Current TNCC and ENPC directors
Current ENA faculty for TNCC and ENPC courses
20+ years of being a National ENA Delegate
20+ years of volunteer work with Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) as state president, secretary, treasurer
20+ years of volunteer work with Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) as chapter president, secretary, treasurer
Weber State University preceptor at our hospital
Emergency Department Educator (current)
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
- Board of Certified Emergency Nurses
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
2024 Utah State ENA Lifetime Achievement Award
I was nominated by several professionals for this award. There were many applicants. I was lucky enough to be awarded this prestigious award from our Utah State Emergency Nurses Association in November 2024. My years of being an ED nurse and all of the classes that I teach to help other nurse become more informed nurses helped me win this award.
Interests
Sigma Theta Tau member
I was able to join Sigma Theta Tau due to my 3.98 GPA in my BSN degree. I wanted to support a society that promotes higher education through excellence.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital-Davis
10.1980 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
McKay Dee Hospital
06.1977 - 09.1978
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
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