Provided direct patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment. It began here when the facility was a small community hospital and evolved into a receiving center for interventional cardiac emergencies and a Level 3 Trauma Center.
Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
RN
Invigorate Asheville (formerly Hydrate Medical)
Asheville
07.2018 - 11.2024
Started and managed IV therapy in this integrative medicine clinic. Worked here part-time/prn.
Assisted in developing patient care procedures to enhance service delivery.
RN, Emergency Department
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Asheville
04.2005 - 10.2005
Provided direct patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop patient treatment plans.
Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
RN, Emergency Department
North Broward Medical Center
Pompano Beach
06.2002 - 03.2005
I began my emergency room internship at this high-acuity Level 2 trauma center
Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
EMT-P
Hillsborough County EMS
Tampa
02.1995 - 10.1998
Administer advanced life support procedures and medications as required.
Coordinate with medical personnel during patient transport to hospitals.
Provided emergency medical care, including airway management, ventilation support, cardiac monitoring and defibrillation.
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