Wendy Walters
Fairfield,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in emergency nursing and prehospital care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Coordinator/ Paramedic
Sharonville Fire Department
11.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the pre-hospital care of patients in the community
- Currently, I am in the position of EMS coordinator which brings all my experience and expertise to one position
- I manage and oversee all aspects of EMS for the department
- I am responsible for EMS education and compliance, state pharmacy licensure, patient care records, community outreach for the elderly and school systems, as well as working with the police department to help our victims of human trafficking and sexual assault.
Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
01.2003 - Current
- Staff nurse in the emergency department
- Responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients that present to the emergency department
- Roles within the department have included preceptor to new nurses and paramedic students, as well as relief charge nurse.
EMS Coordinator/ Emergency Department Educator
Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Responsibilities include communication and education between the emergency department and EMS to ensure the best care for our patients, keeping approximately 110 staff members current on policies and procedures, as well as competencies, within the department and providing support and leadership to the team members
- I held this dual role for approximately one and a half years.
CARES Nurse/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
TriHealth
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsible for obtaining medical history and history of events surrounding a sexual assault, domestic violence or geriatric abuse, providing a head-to-toe exam, collecting appropriate samples/swabs, treating the patient collaboratively with the medical doctor, and providing supportive resources.
Paramedic
Wyoming Fire Department
12.2010 - 03.2018
- Responsible for the pre-hospital care of patients in the community.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
SANE Of Butler County
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Responsible for obtaining medical history and history of events surrounding a sexual assault, providing a physical exam, collecting appropriate samples/swabs, treating patient collaboratively with medical doctor, and providing supportive resources for the patient.
Paramedic Instructor
Bethesda North Hospital; Trauma Services
08.2007 - 05.2012
- Responsible for providing paramedic students with guidance, instruction, and experience to prepare them to take the National Registry.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Fairfield Hospital
06.1995 - 06.2003
- Staff nurse in the emergency department
- Roles includes preceptor and relief charge nurse.
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Hospital
06.1995 - 01.1997
- Staff nurse in the telemetry unit.
Registered Nurse
Oakwood Hospital, Michigan
10.1994 - 05.1995
- Staff nurse in the telemetry unit.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
08.2020
sexual assault nurse examiner training -
dayton beach, Florida
11.2014
paramedicine -
bethesda north hosptial paramedic program
06.2010
diploma degree -
good samaritan hospital school of nursing
05.1994
3 years completed -
bowling green state university
05.1992
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Able to adapt to new situations and situations
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Mass Casualty Management
- EMS Operations
- Emergency planning
- HAZMAT Awareness
- Emergency Preparedness
- Patient Safety
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Supervision
- Drug Inventory Management
- Performance monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Interagency collaboration
Certification
- SANE
- Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Instructor (TNCC)
- Paramedic Licensed in Ohio (EMT-P)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
- Registered Nurse licensed in Ohio
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
- Delegate for the state of Ohio for the ENA national conference (2019,2021,2022, 2023)
- State Captain Ohio for ENA General Assembly (2023, 2024)
- Greater Cincinnati Emergency Nurses Association-Treasure (2018-2020)
- Greater Cincinnati Emergency Nurses Association- President (2020-2023)
- Ohio Emergency Nurses Association- Director at Large (2022-2024)
- Society of Trauma Nurses
- Greater Cincinnati Stroke Consortium
- Southwest Ohio EMS Protocol Committee
- Southwest Ohio Prehospital Committee
- Hamilton County Chiefs EMS Committee
Awards
- Paramedic of the Year, Wyoming Fire Department (2012)
- Paramedic of the Year, Sharonville Fire Department (2021)
- Greater Cincinnati Emergency Nurses Association Outstanding Contributions to Emergency Nurses Award (2019)
Timeline
EMS Coordinator/ Emergency Department Educator
Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2022
EMS Coordinator/ Paramedic
Sharonville Fire Department
11.2019 - Current
CARES Nurse/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
TriHealth
08.2016 - 01.2020
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
SANE Of Butler County
10.2014 - 06.2016
Paramedic
Wyoming Fire Department
12.2010 - 03.2018
Paramedic Instructor
Bethesda North Hospital; Trauma Services
08.2007 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
01.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mercy Fairfield Hospital
06.1995 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Hospital
06.1995 - 01.1997
Registered Nurse
Oakwood Hospital, Michigan
10.1994 - 05.1995
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
sexual assault nurse examiner training -
dayton beach, Florida
paramedicine -
bethesda north hosptial paramedic program
diploma degree -
good samaritan hospital school of nursing
3 years completed -
bowling green state university