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Staci Emery

Ambler,PA

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and 6 years of Vascular Access nursing. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical-surgical and vascular access specialties.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Vascular Access Registered Nurse

Jefferson Abington Hospital
09.2018 - Current
  • Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
  • Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
  • Placed PICC and midline catheters using Micro Seldinger Technique (MST) for best results.
  • Provided compassionate and caring nursing services while implementing plan of care for each patient and collaborated with healthcare providers to document outcomes.
  • Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Placed peripheral IV's using ultrasound guidance.
  • Help to facilitate and promote the Vascular Access team.

Clinical Support Nurse

Jefferson Abington Hospital
09.2014 - 09.2018
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Shared nursing knowledge with nursing staff to improve their skills.
  • Answered questions pertaining to nursing care, procedures, and hospital policies.
  • Assisted nurses at the bedside with clinical procedures.
  • Taught monthly IV course to new nurses during the orientation process.
  • Inserted peripheral IV's.
  • Participated in Nurse Education committee and IV committee.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Jefferson Abington Hospital
10.2003 - 09.2014
  • 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.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Home Care Registered Nurse

Abington Hospital
05.2002 - 10.2003
  • Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
  • Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
  • Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
  • Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as wound vacs, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Elkins Park Hospital
08.1999 - 05.2002
  • 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.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
05.1999

Skills

  • Alternative Treatments
  • Insertion Assistance
  • IV Nurse Educator
  • PICC Lines
  • Sunrise system educator
  • Great organizational skills and problem solving

Timeline

Vascular Access Registered Nurse

Jefferson Abington Hospital
09.2018 - Current

Clinical Support Nurse

Jefferson Abington Hospital
09.2014 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Jefferson Abington Hospital
10.2003 - 09.2014

Home Care Registered Nurse

Abington Hospital
05.2002 - 10.2003

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Elkins Park Hospital
08.1999 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Holy Family University
Staci Emery