Teresa Fleak
Selby General Hospital
Parkersburg,WV
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Experienced ER Charge Nurse with expertise in triage management, airway support, IV insertion, and rapid-response care. Known for strong clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and calm leadership in high-acuity settings.
Work History
Charge Nurse Emergency Department
10 Years 2 Months- Coordinated patient flow by prioritizing arrivals and managing patient care to optimize ER efficiency.
- Inserting IVs and administration of emergency drips, blood products, pain medication along with other medication orders.
- Assist physicians with specialized bedside procedures, including conscious sedation, central line placements, lumbar punctures, and complex wound suturing.
- Respond to rapid response and critical events throughout the hospital.
- Monitor and track daily blood and urine culture results to ensure timely intervention for positive findings.
- Provided support to various departments by performing IV insertions for patients requiring immediate treatment.
- Explained plan of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers, ensuring understanding and compliance.
RN
2 Years 3 Months- Assess patient medical histories, medications, and NPO compliance specifically for conscious sedation.
- Establish IV access and connect required monitors such as cardiac monitor, pulse oximetry, capnography, and blood pressure.
- Administer pre-operative oral an IV sedative as directed by the oral surgeon.
- Instruct the patient and their escort on oral surgery care, including bleeding management, soft-food diets, swelling control, and prescription schedules.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
4 Years 11 Months- Coordinated patient flow, prioritizing admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Assigned staff areas based on acuity and unit demand.
- Prioritized care based on severity.
- Established IVs and administered emergency drips, blood products, along with other needed medications.
- Assisted in life-saving interventions during cardiac/respiratory arrests and traumatic injuries.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Triage management
Clinical judgment
Airway management
IV insertion
EKG interpretation
Patient assessment
Patient advocacy
Certification
ACLS
ASLS
PALS
TNCC
Timeline
Charge Nurse Emergency Department
Selby General Hospital
08.2016 - CurrentRead More
RN
Mt. State Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
05.2014 - 08.2016Read More
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joesph's Hospitals
06.2009 - 05.2014Read More
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Washington States Community College
Associate Degree of Nursing
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