Vera Chapman
RN/PM
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Registered Nurse/Paramedic with strong organizational and patient care skills. Is very eager to secure a part-time or Per Diem Home Infusion Registered Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Instructor
Baltimore City Fire Department
11.2010 - Current
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Conduct courses as an Instructor for The American Heart Association.( BLS, PALS,ACLS)
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Paramedic
Baltimore City Fire Department
12.1995 - 11.2010
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Community Paramedicine RN
University Of Maryland Medical Center/BCFD
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Patient First
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in an Urgent Care setting
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Midtown Campus
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Baltimore County
Essex, MD06.2011
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD06.2007
Skills
- Emergency Medical Care of medical and trauma adults and pediatrics
- Basic and Advance airway insertion
- IV/IO/EJ insertion/maintenance
- 3 and 12 lead acquisition and interpretation
- Management of Central Lines
- Instructional Techniques for continued care for patients of all ages
Certification
Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS)
Pediatric Advance Life Support Instructor (PALS)
Advance Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLS)
Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board (MICRB)
Timeline
Community Paramedicine RN
University Of Maryland Medical Center/BCFD
05.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Patient First
08.2017 - 04.2019
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Midtown Campus
08.2013 - 06.2017
Paramedic Instructor
Baltimore City Fire Department
11.2010 - Current
Paramedic
Baltimore City Fire Department
12.1995 - 11.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Baltimore County
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Baltimore City Community College
Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS)
Pediatric Advance Life Support Instructor (PALS)
Advance Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLS)
Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board (MICRB)
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