Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Vellin Farquharson

Greenacres,Florida

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Broward Health North, excelling in clinical leadership and compassionate care. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective team management. Adept at crisis intervention and medical documentation, fostering a culture of safety and compliance in high-pressure environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Broward Health North
12.2022 - Current
  • Supported ongoing training initiatives for both experienced nurses seeking specialization opportunities as well as those needing refresher courses in core skills areas.
  • Collaborated with staff and peers to create optimal synergy and outcomes.
  • Managed staffing needs during high-volume periods to maintain optimal patient-to-nurse ratios for quality care provision.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict adherence to infection control protocols and guidelines.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Broward Health North
01.2010 - 02.2021
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit

Broward Health North
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Participated actively in ongoing professional development opportunities aimed at staying current with evidence-based practices relevant to telemetry nursing practice.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, preventing adverse drug reactions and promoting positive patient responses.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality, personalized care to each individual.
  • Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for the telemetry unit, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Education

Nursing Practice

Wilkes University7
Wilkes-barre, PA
06-2027

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University Savannah
GA
01-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08-2004

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • Compassionate care
  • Medical documentation
  • Team management
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Staff leadership
  • Crisis intervention
  • Task delegation

Accomplishments

    Daisy Award - June 2024

    Employee of the Quarter - September 2024

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) - (Expires August 2025)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - (Expires August 2025)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - (Expires August 2026)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - (Expires February 2027)

Timeline

Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Broward Health North
12.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Broward Health North
01.2010 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit

Broward Health North
01.2005 - 01.2010

Nursing Practice

Wilkes University7

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University Savannah

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Broward College

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