Experienced nursing professional committed to delivering best patient care through great practice and following high healthcare standards. Strives to work well within a team by practicing good communication and having respectful attitude to meet department goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aultman West Emergency Department
04.2021 - Current
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.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Summa Health - Barberton
09.2016 - 04.2021
Supervised, managed, and motivated high performance from nursing staff.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Investigated and with assistance of Director resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by using clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff Department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Summa Health - Barberton
09.2005 - 09.2016
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to patients needing immediate treatment.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Charge Nurse shifts managing the optimum flow of the department.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at M Health Fairview West Bank Adult Emergency Department and Masonic Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency DepartmentLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist at M Health Fairview West Bank Adult Emergency Department and Masonic Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department
CNA w/ Transition into Patient Access Department at West Penn Emergency DepartmentCNA w/ Transition into Patient Access Department at West Penn Emergency Department