SERENITY CUNNINGHAM
Henderson,NV
Summary
Responsible Registered Nurse, currently working in Emergency Room providing acute nursing care. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. 5 years in the US Army as a Health Care Specialist and LPN positions. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
St Rose De Lima Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
- Reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction by effectively managing resources and coordinating with ancillary departments.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics related to quality of care delivery, time management, and customer service within the emergency department.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Contributed to reduced readmission rates through effective discharge planning and thorough patient education on self-care techniques.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
RN, Emergency Department
Desert Springs Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction by effectively managing resources and coordinating with ancillary departments.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics related to quality of care delivery, time management, and customer service within the emergency department.
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
- Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow staff members and interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
Staff Nurse
Largo Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Prepared patients for, and assist with, examinations or treatments.
- Chronic patient care in Progressive care unit/oncology unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Administered chemotherapy.
Staff Nurse
St Petersburg General Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Perform triage or receiving patients from EMS, update charts, talk with patients, and assist doctors when necessary.
- Applied bandages, administer medications, and assisted with stabilizing patients. While monitoring vital signs, help with procedures, and ensure patients are getting the proper care.
- Saw multiple patients in rapid succession.
- Quick thinking and able to make rational decisions in high-stress situations.
- Have cared for women who are in labor, people injured in auto accidents, and patients suffering from heart attacks.
- Also cared for non-life threatening situations, such as patients with strep throat or sprained ankles.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Followed infection control procedures. Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
- High level of personal accountability. Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Performed pregnancy tests as well as ISTAT POC testing.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
Health Care Specialist
US Army
03.2008 - 08.2012
- Maintain accurate detailed reports and records.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as Warrior's Transition Unit.
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
LPN Nurse/ Combat Medic
US Army
03.2008 - 08.2012
- Responsible for 40 or 50 Soldiers in a combat arms (infantry, field artillery or engineer) unit.
- Initiated medical treatment at the accident or injury location, maintain medical treatment during evacuation to healthcare facilities, and provide medical treatment in the medical facilities.
- Highly trained to perform medical duties in hazardous and challenging atmospheres.
- Worked alongside Army PAs, or doctors under their respective jurisdiction and licensure.
- Work ranged from the administration of immunizations and collection of fluid samples to obtaining vitals and initial information from patients/casualties and treating trauma to surgical assistance and suturing. The 68W10, oft times, must work in the absence of medical professionals or healthcare providers through BLS/CLS (Basic Life Support/Combat Life Support) monitoring and maintenance.
- Within field medical units like aid stations, forward surgical teams, and the Triage/EMT (ER) section of a CSH, medics provide almost all of the medical treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern College
Saint Petersburg, FLAssociate of Applied Science - Practical Nurse
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NYBachelor of Science - Biology Biochemistry
University of Southern Maine
Portland, MEAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, MESkills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family focused/advocate
- Works well under pressure
- Microsoft Word
- Recordkeeping
- Project Planning
- Written Communication
- Computer Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
Additional Information
Certification
- Registered Nurse in FL, License number RN9426374
- Registered Nurse in NV, License number 814771
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification exp 6/2024
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support exp: 06/2024
- BLS for healthcare provider exp: 06/2024
- TNCC exp 11/2024
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
St Rose De Lima Hospital
10.2020 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Desert Springs Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2021
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
01.2017 - 03.2019
Staff Nurse
St Petersburg General Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2017
Staff Nurse
Largo Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2017
LPN Nurse/ Combat Medic
US Army
03.2008 - 08.2012
Health Care Specialist
US Army
03.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nurse
Jefferson Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology Biochemistry
University of Southern Maine
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Maine at Augusta
- Registered Nurse in FL, License number RN9426374
- Registered Nurse in NV, License number 814771
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification exp 6/2024
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support exp: 06/2024
- BLS for healthcare provider exp: 06/2024
- TNCC exp 11/2024
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