Timberly Towles
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Registered nurse specializing in emergency services with 16 years of experience across Level I–III trauma centers and high-volume EDs. 3 years travel nursing experience delivering care in diverse healthcare system workflows. Charge nurse experience and precepting background for training and clinical guidance. Effective triage, communication, and coordination during critical events; skilled with Epic, Cerner, and MEDITECH.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington , KY
08.2023 - Current
- Pool nursing coverage between UK Chandler ED and Good Samaritan ED supported consistent ED operations.
- Care in Level 1 trauma center contributed to high-acuity patient management.
- Acuity-based triage guided incoming patient prioritization and strengthened emergency department flow through clear communication and clinical prioritization.
- Supported emergency department workflow through clear communication and clinical prioritization.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington, Kentucky
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported emergency response efforts in 21-bed emergency room during 1-year contract.
- Responded quickly to urgent situations with calm, practical nursing support and life-saving interventions.
- Reviewed diagnostic tests to assess patient condition and guide emergency care in Good Samaritan Hospital ER, UK healthcare.
- Delivered emergency nursing care in UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital ER
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Kettering Health System
Beavercreek, OH
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Completed 8-week travel assignment across 6 emergency departments within Kettering Health System.
- Reviewed patients on arrival and helped prioritize treatment plans.
- Used critical thinking to support quick solutions for complex emergency room situations.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Clark Memorial Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
07.2021 - 07.2022
- One year travel assignment in 33 bed Emergency Room.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses, treatment plans, and post-treatment instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to provide quick solutions to complex medical situations in the ER setting.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Frankfort, KY
01.2011 - 03.2022
- Worked full-time in emergency department for 10 years, with PRN coverage between travel assignments throughout remainder of career at 28-bed Level III trauma center.
- Supported nursing staff as charge nurse and provided strong leadership for unit personnel.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Baptist South
Montgomery, AL
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Supported 13-week assignment in Level 2 trauma center with 80+ beds.
- Managed intermittently boarded ICU, PCU, and telemetry patients.
- Completed patient assessments on arrival and helped prioritize treatment plans.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Baptist South
Louisville, KY
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Supported 10-week travel assignment in busy ER with over 60 beds.
- Collaborated with emergency physicians, paramedics, and inpatient teams to coordinate patient care.
- Delivered timely emergency care to critically ill and injured patients.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Norton Community Hospital
Norton, VA
07.2020 - 11.2020
- 13 week travel assignment in a busy ER with 20 beds.
- Assessed patients on arrival and prioritized treatment plans
- Monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patient condition
- Provided emergency care to critically ill or injured patients in a timely manner.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Long Island Community Hospital
Patchogue, NY
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Supported 8-week travel assignment during COVID-19 pandemic in busy ER with 80+ beds.
- Assisted with care for boarded ICU, PCU, and telemetry patients alongside ER patients.
- Managed emergency care situations using critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
Education
Associates Degree Nursing - Nursing
Midway College
Midway, Ky12.2010
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Nurse leadership
- Mentoring and orientation
- Trauma center experience
- 3 years travel nurse experience
- Electronic health record systems: Epic, Cerner, Meditech
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Kettering Health System
07.2022 - 09.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Clark Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Baptist South
03.2021 - 06.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Baptist South
01.2021 - 03.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Norton Community Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Long Island Community Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
01.2011 - 03.2022
Associates Degree Nursing - Nursing
Midway College