Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 19 years experience in providing comprehensive patient care in the Emergency Department. Skilled in working with diverse patient populations and building trusting relationships to enhance overall outcomes. Known for efficiently collaborating with other healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
07.2006 - Current
Provide direct, quality care to patients of all acuities, ages, and cultural backgrounds
Act as a patient advocate, communicating patient needs and notifying providers of clinical findings
Perform comprehensive and focused patient assessments and interventions while utilizing electronic documentation systems to accurately record findings
Triage patients upon arrival, assigning acuity levels based on Emergency Severity Index qualifications
Precepted and mentored newly licensed registered nurses
Obtain field consultation via Emergency Medical Resource Center radio communications
Act in the role of charge nurse, supervising unit staff, coordinating care with providers and interdisciplinary teams, and managing patient flow
Ensure patient safety and compliance with nursing documentation standards through audits and committee-driven education
Multifunctional Technician
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
05.2006
Skills
Performing physical assessments, EKG's and obtaining vital signs
Cardiac telemetry monitoring
Adherence to protocols and quality measures
Quality data collection, management and evaluation
Protocol development
Education and precepting
Collaborate and coordinate with interdisciplinary staff and providers
Safe discharge planning
Committees
Emergency Nurses Building Excellence, 2018-present