Virginia Mullis
Cary,NC
Summary
Experienced emergency room RN with a strong background in providing exceptional emergency care and achieving positive patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Skilled in effectively managing critical situations and contributing to life-saving interventions. Proficient in patient assessment and trauma response, demonstrating a high level of expertise in delivering timely and efficient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse III
WakeMed Health
08.2010 - Current
- Performed emergency care and triage in a level 1 trauma center with 96 beds.
- Conducted patient evaluations and monitoring
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Strong communication and teamwork.
- Employed logical reasoning to address and mitigate potential issues.
- Patient education and support.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Handled the completion and resolution of tasks.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted effective triage procedures for a Level II trauma center with over 75 beds.
- Administered various forms of medications, including oral, IV, and intramuscular.
- Managed patient discharge processes, providing guidance on home care, and arranging follow-ups.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes, and access sites.
- Streamlined inpatient care processes to meet departmental goals.
- Identified potential problems or changes in condition that may require further evaluation or intervention.
- Completed documentation in a timely manner, adhering to accuracy standards.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implemented the outlined treatment plans.
- Provided supportive counseling through difficult times during hospitalization or illness.
- Emotional support for patients and families.
- Conducted orientation sessions for incoming RNs.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
Travel RN
Nomad Health
03.2022 - 03.2023
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC03-2010
Skills
- Emergency procedure proficiency
- Triage: Efficiently assessing and prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition
- Medication Administration: Accurate and timely administration of medications, including IV therapy
- Monitoring Systems: Proficiency in using advanced monitoring systems to track patient vitals and progress
- Effective interprofessional collaboration
- Effective decision-making under pressure
- Electronic health records
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Orthopedic care
- Wound dressing
- Pain management
- Patient education
- Discharge planning
- Time management
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Trauma nursing core course
- Test interpretations
- Training staff
- Airway management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2023 - 12.2024
Travel RN
Nomad Health
03.2022 - 03.2023
Clinical Nurse III
WakeMed Health
08.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Durham Technical Community College
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