Whisper Acord
TriCities Hospital
PETERSBURG,VA
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Charge Nurse with emergency department experience in clinical leadership, crisis management, and care coordination. Skilled in guiding high-acuity teams, prioritizing patient flow, and supporting safe, efficient outcomes.
Work History
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
1 Year 5 Months- Coordinated emergency department patient flow to maintain timely triage, placement, and discharge process.
- Supervised nursing staff during high-acuity shifts, assigning priorities and balancing workloads across care teams.
- Monitored patient acuity levels and adjusted staffing decisions to support safe, efficient care delivery.
- Communicated with physicians, technicians, and admissions teams to resolve bottlenecks and coordinate treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with emergency department protocols, documentation standards, and patient safety practices.
- Responded to critical situations by guiding rapid interventions and supporting clinical decision-making.
- Mentored bedside nurses on triage procedures, escalation steps, and emergency care workflows.
- Evaluated department operations and identified process improvements to strengthen consistency and patient throughput.
- Contributed to budgetary planning efforts through analysis of departmental needs related to staffing levels, equipment requirements, and supply management.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
1 Year 10 Months- Performed rapid triage and prioritized emergency patients based on acuity and presenting symptoms.
- Monitored vital signs and patient status to identify changes requiring immediate intervention.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, and treatments while maintaining accurate medication records.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams to coordinate urgent diagnostics and treatment plans.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Initiated emergency protocols for trauma, cardiac, and respiratory distress presentations.
Nurse Extern
1 Year 8 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported notable changes promptly to registered nurses.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, maintaining comfort and dignity during bedside support.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records and clinical charts.
- Supported patient admissions, transfers, and discharges with organized workflow coordination.
- Collected specimens and prepared supplies for routine bedside procedures and treatments.
- Responded to patient needs quickly, prioritizing communication and timely assistance.
- Collaborated with care teams to complete delegated tasks and maintain consistent unit operations.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Leadership and Management
High School Diploma
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Medication administration
Patient care
Patient assessments
Patient treatment
Care coordination
Crisis management
Clinical leadership
Team leadership
Staff development
HIPAA compliance
Decision-making
Empathetic communication
Patient treatment
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- US GUIDED IV TRAINED
- CPI
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA TriCities
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
TriCities Hospital
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Extern
TriCities Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing from Nursing Leadership and Management
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Westside High School
High School Diploma
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Brightpoint Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
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