Abigail Cantrell
Ashland
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare professional experienced in diverse healthcare settings both in hospital and pre-hospital settings. Well-versed in providing patient-centered care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders under high pressure environments. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
VCU Health System
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Responded decisively to emergencies, coordinating rapid interventions during critical situations to stabilize patients.
- Identified early signs of potential complications by conducting regular assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered critical care interventions for diverse patient populations in fast-paced Surgical ICU environment.
Emergency Medical Technician
Hanover County Fire-EMS
03.2024 - Current
- Provide emergency medical treatment at the scene of accidents or other urgent situations
- Utilize strong communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, and medical personnel
- Exhibit excellent problem solving abilities when faced with challenging scenarios
- Assist with the transport of critically ill and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities for treatment, pre-alerting hospitals when necessary to ensure adequate staff and resources are present
- Provide high-quality care to patients including EKGs, CPR, vital signs, medication administration, close monitoring of patient condition
- Proficient in patient assessment, triage and medical equipment operation in high-pressure healthcare settings
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals
- Train new staff members on proper techniques for handling emergency room cases
- Assess and treat patients on scene and enroute to local hospitals
- Document assessments, physical observations, and treatments performed
- Coordinate response with other first responder agencies
- Certified emergency vehicle operator
- Experienced professional with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Proficient in the treatment of a variety of medical emergencies and providing compassionate care to patients in need
- Dedicated to providing the highest quality of medical care in emergency situations
- AIC and driver preceptor to new EMS providers
Emergency Room Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Health
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Provide high-quality care to patients including starting IVs, EKGs, CPR, vital signs, close monitoring while working beside nurses and doctors
- Proficient in patient assessment, triage and medical equipment operation in high-pressure healthcare settings
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals
- Train new staff members on proper techniques for handling emergency room cases
Emergency Medical Technician
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Administered first aid treatment and life support care to sick and injured persons in prehospital settings
Emergency Medical Technician
James Madison University - UREC
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided excellent patient care for over 500+ JMU students per one EMT at JMU recreational center, built to accommodate 12,000+ students
- Performed joint immobilization, bandaging, assessment of head injuries, and other stabilization techniques
- Provided accurate communication and utilized problem-solving techniques with EMS when patient needed transportation to hospital
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunnyside Retirement Community
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Provide exceptional patient care including feeding, changing, and turning
- Assist residents with performance of daily activities
- Effectively communicate with patients and full-time staff, both verbally and through accurate written documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
12.2024
Bachelors of Health Science - Health Science Major, Chronic Illness Minor
James Madison University
05-2022
Skills
- Proficient in ImageTrend
- Spanish
- American Sign Language
- Proficient in EPIC
- Critical Thinking
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Calm demeanor in high-stress situations
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Airway management
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- EVOC class 1 and 2
- American Heart Association BLS provider, CPR, AED
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
- Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations
- Introduction to Technical Rescue- Module 2
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VCU Health System
01.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Hanover County Fire-EMS
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Health
08.2022 - 11.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
James Madison University - UREC
10.2021 - 02.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad
09.2020 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunnyside Retirement Community
09.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Bachelors of Health Science - Health Science Major, Chronic Illness Minor
James Madison University