SAVANNAH SHEFFIELD
Summary
Emergency specialty RN with a strong background in fast-paced rural ED settings. Skilled in triage, acute and focused care, and managing psychiatric holds. Passionate about delivering high-quality care in high-stress environments and contributing meaningfully to dynamic healthcare teams. Experienced in acute patient stabilization using advanced assessment and intervention techniques. Known for effective communication, collaboration, and rapid clinical decision-making in critical situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department RN
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Prioritizing patient care based on emergent needs and recognizing deteriorating conditions.
- Efficiently managed patient transfers to higher-level care facilities, ensuring compliance with EMTALA regulations and completing accurate emergent transfer documentation to support seamless and timely transitions.
- Managed critical care patients, with a focus on cardiac and stroke emergencies, improving patient recovery rates.
- Treat and stabilize patients within capabilities of facility before discharge, admission, or transfer to higher level care.
- Effectively communicated comprehensive patient care reports through various channels, including over the phone, at the bedside, and during handoffs, ensuring seamless transitions of care and accurate information exchange among multidisciplinary team.
Emergency Department Tech
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted ER nurses with tasking in assignments within scope of practice including peripheral IVs, EKGs, patient transports, and personal care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL05-2025
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Bon Secours Southside College of Health Sciences
Colonial Heights, VA05-2022
Bachelor of Science -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2019
Skills
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- Triage & Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate Care
- Ultrasound-guided IV Access
Awards
Brain Saver Award, November 2024
STRENGTHS
- Mentorship
- Compassionate & Patient-Centered Care
- Adaptability
Timeline
Emergency Department RN
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Tech
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Bon Secours Southside College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science -
James Madison University
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