Steven Emery

• IABP management
• Valve replacement management
• Impella Management
• Post CABG care
• 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.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• 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.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Pre Op care: General Surgery, Ortho

Post Op care: General Surgery, Ortho.

• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

COVID
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.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
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.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention

COVID
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.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
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.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

COVID

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.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
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.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Cardiac Step down 2/2008 - 2010, ICU CCU 2010 - 2013, ICU CVICU 2013 - 2020, PACU, NICU 2020 - present.

Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Assessed home situations of patients to recommend parameters to best meet identified needs.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
• Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
• Protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
• Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
• Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
• Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
• Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Furnished basic patient care by helping patients move in and out of bed and assisting with bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Used [Software] to assess, monitor and document patient progress, symptoms and vital signs, reporting any concerns to assigned doctor.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
• Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
• Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.