Emily Craig
Waynesboro,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Sentara Health Care System
02.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Traveled through out the Sentara System working at all 12 facilities in the emergency Department
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures. February 2023 - Current Cath lab and VIR pre and post patients
- Staff Scheduling
RN
UVA
06.2011 - 02.2016
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma in
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
CNA
UVA
02.2006 - 06.2011
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
ONLINE09-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge, VA05-2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VAHigh School Diploma -
Waynesboro High School
Waynesboro, VA06.1994
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Discharge planning
- Geriatric care
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Ventilator support
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Performing ekgs
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- TNCC
- ACLS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN
Sentara Health Care System
02.2016 - Current
RN
UVA
06.2011 - 02.2016
CNA
UVA
02.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mountain Gateway Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Blue Ridge Community College
High School Diploma -
Waynesboro High School
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