Experienced Registered Nurse licensed in Texas and offering more than 16 years of emergency department experience. Proficient in using common equipment and completing skilled procedures. Successful at maintaining calm and level-headed in high-stress situations.
Works well in fast-paced environments to manage acute incidents and chronic patient concerns.
Clear and decisive communicator with strong prioritization and planning skills. Focused on effectively triaging patients for optimal department response.
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions.
Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott And White
Sunnyvale, Texas
07.2019 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
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.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
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