Registered Nurse with experience at Salem Hospital Emergency Department , excelling in rapid assessment and triage of critical patients. Proficient in IV therapy and emergency response, I effectively collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to delivering compassionate care while ensuring documentation and patient education.
- Delivered rapid assessment, triage, and evidence based care for patients with acute and life threatening conditions.
- Performed and interpreted 12 lead EKGs
-Initiated IV access
-Administered medications per provider orders or protocol
- conducted focused assessments
-preformed wound care
- Utilized EMR systems for documentation (epic)
- Entered orders by protocol such as scans, labs and medications
- Collaborated with physicians and team members
- Monitored and stabilized patients
- Provided patient and family education
-Assisted with patient care including performing EKGs, vital signs, splinting and blood glucose checks.
- Phlebotomy and collection of labs
- Supported nurses and physicians during codes and traumas
- Documentation using EMR
- Ensured equipment readiness such as monitors, suction and code carts
-Performed point of care testing such as urinalysis, pregnancy tests, strep tests, flu/covid swabs
- Assisted in daily living activities to promote patient independence and comfort.
- Iv therapy (insertion, maintenance and medication administration)
- Triage and patient assessment
- Medication Administration
- Preforming EKGs and rhythm recognition
- Emergency response; ACLS/BLS interventions
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting