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Work History
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Tori Nelson

Tori Nelson

Tamarac

Summary

Experienced with patient triage and emergency intervention. Utilizes critical thinking and rapid response to manage acute medical situations effectively. Knowledge of advanced life support techniques and emergency protocols ensures optimal patient outcomes.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Memorial Hospital Miramar
11.2021 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Memorial Hospital West
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Performed hourly rounds on 36-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through attentive listening, empathetic support, and timely addressing of concerns.
  • Ensured patient safety through vigilance in infection control practices, falls prevention strategies, and medication administration protocols.
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing expert knowledge on cardiac monitoring techniques, medication administration protocols, and evidence-based interventions for common conditions seen in telemetry units.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2019

Skills

  • EKG Interpretation
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Triage
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Emergency Response Coordination
  • Preceptor

Accomplishments

  • TNCC Certification
  • Daisy Award
  • Safety Catch Award
  • Charge/Resource Nurse

Affiliations

BLS, American Heart Association ALS, American Heart Association Licensed Registered Nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Memorial Hospital Miramar
11.2021 - Current

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Memorial Hospital West
02.2020 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nova Southeastern University

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