Tawnee Kantner
Sharon,PA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for demanding emergency room environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
AHN Grove City
Grove City, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-stress situations, ensuring immediate medical attention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and observed patient conditions for changes, documenting accurately in electronic health records.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sharon Regional Health System
Sharon, PA
07.2020 - Current
- Supervise emergency department operations and ensure adherence to protocols.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on emergency protocols and best practices for patient management.
- Led initiatives to improve workflow efficiency within the emergency department, enhancing response times to critical cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UPMC McKeesport
McKeesport, PA
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed standard operating procedures to streamline triage processes and improve patient outcomes during peak hours.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards in patient care.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health
Port Charlotte, FL
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sharon Regional Medical Center
Sharon, PA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks including Charge Nurse.
Education
Diploma - RN
Sharon Regional School of Nursing
Sharon, PA05.2019
The Pennsylvania State University
Sharon, PASkills
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Patient safety
- Condition monitoring
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
AHN Grove City
10.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UPMC McKeesport
10.2021 - 10.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sharon Regional Health System
07.2020 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health
04.2020 - 07.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sharon Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma - RN
Sharon Regional School of Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University