Arlene Wenderoth
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 26 years of acute care Nursing experience and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nash General Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess multiple patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Total Medical Staffing
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
06.2013 - 02.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
03.2003 - 05.2013
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL05-2013
Practical Nursing Certificate Program - Practical Nursing
Galen College
St. Petersburg, FL02-1999
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency triage
- Compassionate care
- IV management
- Trauma recovery
- Pediatric basic trauma life support
- Time management abilities
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIHSS
- BLS- Basic life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nash General Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
07.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Total Medical Staffing
03.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
06.2013 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
03.2003 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasco-Hernando State College
Practical Nursing Certificate Program - Practical Nursing
Galen College