Emergency Room Nurse at a Small Critical Access Hospital in the Boise Idaho Metro Area

Deliver care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation).Collect current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.Collaborate with other professional disciplines including physicians, advanced practitioners, therapists, supplemental staff, case managers, and other registered nurses to ensure effective… Show more Deliver care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation).Collect current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.Collaborate with other professional disciplines including physicians, advanced practitioners, therapists, supplemental staff, case managers, and other registered nurses to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.Record patient’s vital signs and other point of care testing results. Prepares and administers oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications and documents administration in medication administration record (MAR). Start IV’s and provide IV therapy. Cleans and bandages wounds. Provides basic, bedside care. Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.BLS, ACLS and PALS certified. Show less

Deliver care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation).Collect current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.Collaborate with other professional disciplines including physicians, advanced practitioners, therapists, supplemental staff, case managers, and other registered nurses to ensure effective… Show more Deliver care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation).Collect current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.Collaborate with other professional disciplines including physicians, advanced practitioners, therapists, supplemental staff, case managers, and other registered nurses to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.Record patient’s vital signs and other point of care testing results. Prepares and administers oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications and documents administration in medication administration record (MAR). Start IV’s and provide IV therapy. Cleans and bandages wounds. Provides basic, bedside care. Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.BLS, ACLS and PALS certified. Show less

PtCA in an Emergency Dept. that services 110,000 residents of the Lancaster County geographic area population annually.

Handle outgoing shipments by checking them physically for order accuracy.Check products for defects and accuracy.Ensure posting of outbound deliveries using designated UPS, FedEx and USPS software.Handle packaging procedures to ensure safety of shipment.Pull, pack and ship finished goods.Process customers’ orders by ensuring that the right shipment is on its way.Prepare and paste labels on shipments.Ensure that items are properly packed and labeled.Make sure that… Show more Handle outgoing shipments by checking them physically for order accuracy.Check products for defects and accuracy.Ensure posting of outbound deliveries using designated UPS, FedEx and USPS software.Handle packaging procedures to ensure safety of shipment.Pull, pack and ship finished goods.Process customers’ orders by ensuring that the right shipment is on its way.Prepare and paste labels on shipments.Ensure that items are properly packed and labeled.Make sure that items are loaded onto shipment vehicle in a safe and timely manner.Ensure that the warehouse is cleaned and maintained at all times. Show less

This was a senior internship that fulfilled two education requirements, one for my major Recreation Management and one for my minor Public Relations.Duties consisted of:-Writing press releases for existing and future exhibits at the museum using Microsoft Word.-Updating local and national online community calendars. -Working with multiple spreadsheets, using Microsoft Excel, entering accurate data and organizing budgets, museum contacts, museum attendance, and public… Show more This was a senior internship that fulfilled two education requirements, one for my major Recreation Management and one for my minor Public Relations.Duties consisted of:-Writing press releases for existing and future exhibits at the museum using Microsoft Word.-Updating local and national online community calendars. -Working with multiple spreadsheets, using Microsoft Excel, entering accurate data and organizing budgets, museum contacts, museum attendance, and public relations and media contacts.-Creating and distributing promotional materials and coupons via internet, mail, and at meetings with local recreation and tourism based companies. -Designing printed programs for special dinners and functions held at the museum.-Identifying auto museums and tour guiding companies throughout the country and preparing databases compiling contact information, used to contract with museums and tour guiding companies to bring more clients to auto museums.-Archiving relevant museum publicity for the past six months by creating a book with all museum publications, as well as a database to support the book.-Inventoried the current stock of publicity materials in order to evaluate the need for these materials or alternate materials in the future. Show less

This was a full time seasonal position. I worked for Rossignol on three separate occasions between semesters of school. Sept - Dec 2008, Aug - Dec 2009, Aug - Oct 2010. Duties included:-Using sound judgment to fulfill vendor orders in a timely and accurate manner, with the correct products.-Organizing and packaging ski and snowboard equipment for distribution.-Operating heavy machinery including counterbalanced rider, order picker and reach outrigger type… Show more This was a full time seasonal position. I worked for Rossignol on three separate occasions between semesters of school. Sept - Dec 2008, Aug - Dec 2009, Aug - Oct 2010. Duties included:-Using sound judgment to fulfill vendor orders in a timely and accurate manner, with the correct products.-Organizing and packaging ski and snowboard equipment for distribution.-Operating heavy machinery including counterbalanced rider, order picker and reach outrigger type forklifts.-Promoting products through use and networking. Show less

Part-time employment while attending university. Worked for Western Wats on four separate occasions. -Conducted a wide variety of market research through telephone interviews.-Used interpersonal communication skills to influence respondents to take the survey and keep respondent engaged.-Entered respondents’ answers with precision and speed.

Seasonal volunteer work/experience while attending university.Volunteered for three Winter seasons. -Executed winter races and competitions by recruiting volunteers, registering contestants, officiating events, using spreadsheets to mathematically determine winners and gather competitor statistics, and designating awards.-Used public relation skills to advertise for and promote Grand Targhee special events by corresponding with the local college and businesses to distribute fliers… Show more Seasonal volunteer work/experience while attending university.Volunteered for three Winter seasons. -Executed winter races and competitions by recruiting volunteers, registering contestants, officiating events, using spreadsheets to mathematically determine winners and gather competitor statistics, and designating awards.-Used public relation skills to advertise for and promote Grand Targhee special events by corresponding with the local college and businesses to distribute fliers and promotional materials. Show less

-Organized pre-trip logistics including risk management plans, emergency contacts and route alternatives. -Co-guided rock climbing trips for groups of 5-10 college-age participants. -Trained participants in rock climbing, anchoring, belaying and repelling techniques.-Monitored participant actions and used judgment in evaluating safety of climbing areas and weather conditions to ensure participant and staff safety. -Fortified skills in leadership, risk management, human relations… Show more -Organized pre-trip logistics including risk management plans, emergency contacts and route alternatives. -Co-guided rock climbing trips for groups of 5-10 college-age participants. -Trained participants in rock climbing, anchoring, belaying and repelling techniques.-Monitored participant actions and used judgment in evaluating safety of climbing areas and weather conditions to ensure participant and staff safety. -Fortified skills in leadership, risk management, human relations and communication through weekly training meetings. Show less

-Researched current and new products in order to relay accurate and relevant information to customers. -Received customer orders and entered them into company specific computer program.-Responded to customer inquiries about company products through telecommunication.

-Maintained lawns and landscape for city properties by mowing lawns, dragging brush, removing leafs and foliage, and falling trees.-Prepared city grounds for large community events by setting lights and hanging banners and ornamental decorations.-Evaluate status of landscapes at city properties and identified problem areas that needed care.-Operated heavy equipment including commercial mowers, dump trucks, bucket trucks, and scissor lifts. Primed cemetery grounds for funeral… Show more -Maintained lawns and landscape for city properties by mowing lawns, dragging brush, removing leafs and foliage, and falling trees.-Prepared city grounds for large community events by setting lights and hanging banners and ornamental decorations.-Evaluate status of landscapes at city properties and identified problem areas that needed care.-Operated heavy equipment including commercial mowers, dump trucks, bucket trucks, and scissor lifts. Primed cemetery grounds for funeral services. Show less

-Served as a volunteer for an international nonprofit organization. -Outlined daily activities and appointments and kept meticulous records of each day’s work. -Established daily, weekly and monthly goals. -Reviewed goals monthly and accounted progress to leaders with written and verbal reports the fulfillment of each goal.-Planned lessons and taught the local residents about the organization in one-on-one as well as group settings, using interpersonal skills to relate and… Show more -Served as a volunteer for an international nonprofit organization. -Outlined daily activities and appointments and kept meticulous records of each day’s work. -Established daily, weekly and monthly goals. -Reviewed goals monthly and accounted progress to leaders with written and verbal reports the fulfillment of each goal.-Planned lessons and taught the local residents about the organization in one-on-one as well as group settings, using interpersonal skills to relate and respond sensitively to those we taught. -Monitored the progress of the individuals we taught.-Participated in regular service projects for local communities and individuals. Show less