Competent Emergency Nurse of two years with robust background in emergency care, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. History of impactful contributions to patient stabilization and care coordination. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and reliability, ensuring seamless operations in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Schneider Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Mastered the quick initiation of intravenous lines regularly and in emergency cases.
Assisted with procedures such as intubation, central line placement, splinting & casting, suturing, conscious sedation, and chest tube placement.
Exercised direct, safe, and efficient care in a fast-paced emergency room, while managing a patient-to-nurse ratio of 6:1, with at least 2 critical patients per shift.
Triaged patients by priority & severity using the ESI tool.
Exhibited the ability to maintain composure and apply critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
Mentored new graduates and hires, ensuring a smooth transition with orientation sessions and constructive feedback.
Intervened and stabilized patients during unexpected changes and emergencies, including cardiac arrest or respiratory distress events.
Acted as an advocate for patients' rights while ensuring the confidentiality of personal health information.
COVID-19 Specimen Collector/Lab Assistant
Schneider Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Cleaned and disinfected work area and supplies.
Collected COVID specimens via nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs.
Transported specimens to lab to be analyzed.
Entered COVID results in the lab system.
Emailed results to patients via secured portal.
Assisted with scheduling COVID tests.
Teaching Assistant
University of the Virgin Islands
01.2020 - 12.2020
Assisted in responding to students' assignments and emails.
Created and distributed class announcements.
Assisted in creating assignments and class activities.
Recorded student attendance.
Compiled notes for each class.
Prepared tasks and set reminders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the Virgin Islands
01.2023
Minor - Psychology
University of the Virgin Islands
01.2023
Skills
Intravenous Insertion - Expert
Triage & Prioritization - Proficient
Critical Thinking - Expert
Professional Communication - Expert
Teamwork - Expert
Condition monitoring - Advanced
Medication administration - Expert
Health promotion - Expert
Emergency care - Advanced
EKG interpretation - Intermediate
Trauma Nursing - Intermediate
Emergency care - Advanced
Certification
Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification - Expires 2026-05
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Expires 2025-10
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Expires 2026-12
Dean's List, UVI, 2019-2023, Dean's Award for Academic Excellence & Professional Nursing Qualities, UVI, 2022-2023, Rookie of the Year, American Red Cross, 2023, Elmer E. Brent Award, UVI, 2022, Whitter Health Clinical Graduate, 2023