Tracey Guest
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Resourceful ER nurse with 13 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Enjoyed and thrived in different leadership positions held through-out my career.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, PA
10.2022 - Current
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV, IM, and oral medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
PACU Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Initiated communication between anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, respiratory therapists and other healthcare personnel involved in the post-surgical and PACU process.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Host Healthcare, Total Med
Tucson, Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with traumas at level 1 trauma centers.
- Coordinated with managers to help stream-line trauma program and process.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to patients in fast-paced environment.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Worked closely with other team members to provide a high level of care in a level 1 trauma center.
- Educated other staff members as the Blood Culture Champion.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lankenau Medical Center
Wynnewood, PA
03.2014 - 09.2017
- Elected unit council president by coworkers from 2015-2017.
- Provided patient and family education and health promotion through "waiting room projects".
- Worked closely with management, physicians, and other nurses to initiate a new triage process called forward flow.
- Helped train nurses to transition to a level 2 trauma center.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Chester, PA
12.2010 - 03.2014
- Elected unit council president from 2011-2014.
- Initiated new policies and procedures regarding restraints.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill and trauma patients in a timely manner.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06-2010
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Trauma Care
- Interdisciplinary Communication
Certification
- CEN 2015
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
10.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Host Healthcare, Total Med
01.2022 - 08.2022
PACU Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
12.2021 - 11.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lankenau Medical Center
03.2014 - 09.2017
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Crozer Chester Medical Center
12.2010 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware
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