Dedicated and accomplished Assistant Head Nurse of the Emergency Department with over [5 years] of experience in critical care nursing. Demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, I have effectively overseen the delivery of high-quality patient care while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment among healthcare professionals. My extensive expertise encompasses managing complex medical cases, implementing evidence-based practices, and ensuring adherence to stringent safety protocols.
provide expert instruction, guidance, and facilitation during trauma courses designed to educate healthcare professionals on the assessment, management, and treatment of trauma patients.
Collaborate with course organizers, educational institutions, or healthcare facilities to develop comprehensive trauma course curricula tailored to the needs and skill levels of participants.
Leadership and Management:
Clinical:
Quality Improvement and Compliance:
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
Implement and maintain invasive monitoring devices such as arterial lines, central venous catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters, ensuring accurate measurements and minimizing complications.
Perform complex procedures such as chest tube insertion, tracheostomy care, and wound management, adhering to best practices and infection control protocols
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
Conduct thorough assessments of patients presenting to the emergency department, gathering pertinent information regarding medical history, symptoms, and vital signs.
Perform rapid assessments and initiate appropriate interventions to stabilize patients in critical condition, including airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the administration of emergency medications.
Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed by healthcare providers, adhering to established protocols and safety guidelines.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care and facilitate smooth transitions for patients requiring admission or transfer to other units.
Effective communicator within the unit/department
Ensures effective utilization of equipment and resources
Team leader
coaching in a critical area
Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care for patients
Coordinates nursing care of patients and assists team members in
giving care to patients
speaker
critical thinking
Time management
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