Teresa Acosta
Brush,CO
Summary
I am a nurse with a BSN degree that has worked at East Morgan County Hospital for 22 years, primarily in the Emergency Department. Thirteen of those years I have been the Trauma Nurse Coordinator and am part of the EMCH Emergency Preparedness Services. Prior to working at East Morgan County Hospital, my experience was in Medical/Surgical, Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery and Nursery. Within the hospitals, I have been a nurse for 28 years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Nurse Coordinator
East Morgan County Hospital
06.2012 - Current
- Contributed to departmental improvements in quality metrics by participating in performance improvement initiatives related to trauma care delivery processes.
- Review trauma patients charts for PI and send concerns through the levels of review.
- Work closely with the Trauma Medical Director overseeing the trauma program.
- Maintain the trauma registry and trauma patient log .
- Attend trauma related meetings within the hospital, RETAC and SEMTAC.
- Injury prevention and community outreach.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
East Morgan County Hospital
07.2003 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO12-2002
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northeastern Jr. College
Sterling, CO05-1997
Skills
- Additional Education
- - Hospital Incident Command System
- - ICS- 100,200,300,700,800
- - TOPIC
- - Rural Topic
Certification
ABLS- Advanced Burn Life Support
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
PALS- Pediatric Life Support
STABLE
TCAR- Trauma Care After Resuscitation
TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
Timeline
Trauma Nurse Coordinator
East Morgan County Hospital
06.2012 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
East Morgan County Hospital
07.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morgan Community College
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northeastern Jr. College
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