Andrea Stone
Winston-Salem
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Department Charge Nurse at Wake Forest Baptist Health, adept in triage management and clinical judgment. Proven track record in optimizing resource utilization and leading interdisciplinary teams during critical incidents. Skilled in delivering exceptional patient care in high-stress environments while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Health
04.2014 - Current
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, providing leadership during critical incidents and medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless transitions between departments for complex cases or transfers to specialized units.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels, equipment needs, and supply inventory in the emergency department.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Maintained detailed patient records for accurate documentation and effective treatment planning, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients in high-stress environments.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Exhibited strong clinical judgement in rapidly changing situations, enabling swift interventions that prevented further complications or deterioration of patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive medical records, ensuring timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a range of nursing procedures such as IV insertion, wound care management, and airway maintenance during emergency situations.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care
Wake Forest Baptist Health
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Davidson County Community College
Lexington, NC05-2011
Skills
- Triage management
- Clinical judgment
- Airway management
- Charting and clinical documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - North Carolina State Board of Nursing. License #245594
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2022
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Health
04.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2012 - 03.2014
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care
Wake Forest Baptist Health
06.2011 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Davidson County Community College
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