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Veronica Vestal

Elizabethton,TN

Summary

Seasoned RN with extensive experience in emergency triage and trauma care, notably at Johnson City Medical Center. Excelled in patient assessments and advanced cardiac life support, demonstrating exceptional privacy adherence and emotional support. Proven leader in high-stakes environments, enhancing patient stabilization and care outcomes. Initially started my nursing career as an LPN in 1998 but went back to school to further my education.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Ballad Health System-Woodridge Hospital
Johnson City, TN
11.2024 - Current

At Woodridge, I work in the Walk-In clinic. Here, I coordinate medical screening exams and crisis evaluations.

  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

RN-Emergency Department

Schneider Regional Medical Center
Thomas, USVI
09.2023 - 10.2024

Handled a wide range of cases in the island's only ER. Do have charge experience.

  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Maintained inventory of medical supplies and medications, ensuring availability for emergency situations.

RN, Emergency Department

Wilson Medical Center
Wilson, NC
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • This was a travel assignment.

RN, Emergency Department

Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the delivery of patient care services.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.
  • Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
  • This was a travel assignment.

RN, Emergency Department

Leconte Medical Center
Sevierville, TN
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.
  • This was a travel assignment.

RN, Emergency Department

West Boca Medical Center, Outpatient Physical Dysfunction
Boca Raton, FL
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
  • Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • This was a travel assignment.

RN, Emergency Department

Salem Hospital
Salem, MA
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Managed high patient volumes in a fast-paced emergency room environment.
  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
  • Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.
  • This was a travel assignment.

RN, Emergency Department

James H Quillen VA Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
10.2016 - 02.2022
  • Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with procedures.
  • Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
  • Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.

RN, Emergency Department

Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
07.1999 - 10.2016
  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
  • Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
  • Charge nurse for six years.
  • Trained as a sexual assault nurse examiner.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Walter State Community College
Morristown, TN
05-2005

Skills

  • Emergency triage
  • Trauma care
  • Cardiovascular care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Patient stabilization
  • Trauma nursing
  • Emergency care

Certification

  • RN #149399 TN Exp 02/2026
  • RN #200072 USVI Exp 09/2025
  • BLS Exp 09/2026
  • ACLS Exp 09/2026
  • TNCC Exp 12/2026
  • NIHSS Exp 05/2025
  • Handle with care Exp 11/2025

References

  • April Douglas 423-483-2185
  • Rebecca Pullon 276-5914-7196 Beccapullon@yahoo.com
  • Darla Nye 423-327-0138 Dknye0749@aol.com
  • Brianna Tallian 219-928-0972 bljacksonrn@gmail.com

Vaccines

  • Influenza 09/2024
  • Covid with 2 boosters

Timeline

RN

Ballad Health System-Woodridge Hospital
11.2024 - Current

RN-Emergency Department

Schneider Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 10.2024

RN, Emergency Department

Wilson Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023

RN, Emergency Department

Aurora Sinai Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2023

RN, Emergency Department

Leconte Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022

RN, Emergency Department

West Boca Medical Center, Outpatient Physical Dysfunction
05.2022 - 08.2022

RN, Emergency Department

Salem Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022

RN, Emergency Department

James H Quillen VA Medical Center
10.2016 - 02.2022

RN, Emergency Department

Johnson City Medical Center
07.1999 - 10.2016
  • RN #149399 TN Exp 02/2026
  • RN #200072 USVI Exp 09/2025
  • BLS Exp 09/2026
  • ACLS Exp 09/2026
  • TNCC Exp 12/2026
  • NIHSS Exp 05/2025
  • Handle with care Exp 11/2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Walter State Community College
Veronica Vestal