Wendy Harmon
Medina,OH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Assisted with insertion of central lines and endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Assisted with US IV insertion for patients with difficult IV access
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Summa Health
09.1997 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Lead RN in all Trauma, Stroke and STEMI alerts.
- In charge of transporting all critical patients in the department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Akron
Akron, OH05.2004
Skills
- Cardiac Arrest
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Patient Assessments
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Prioritizing Patients
- Staffing Requirements
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certification
NIHSS
PALS
ACLS
BLS
TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Summa Health
09.1997 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Akron
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