Hannah Blencowe

As a internal traveler, I was required to travel to the emergency departments in Gretna, Lynchburg, Bedford and Farmville. In this role, I also precepted new graduate RNs and was a charge nurse. We were required to work all shifts to meet the needs of the department. This role required me to be adaptable, hard-working, fast learning and a team player

• Monitored patient conditions continuously, documenting vital signs and changes to inform care plans. Reporting appropriate changes to physician.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized patient care strategies.
• Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies to enhance team performance.
• Assessed and triaged patient conditions to prioritize care in high-pressure environments.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with protocols.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, sedation's and more to ensure safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, stabbings, hemorrhaging and more
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
• Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
• Delivered IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.

• Resolved customer inquiries through troubleshooting, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Documented technical issues, creating knowledge base articles to streamline support processes.
• Trained new staff on technical support protocols, fostering a consistent service approach.
• Managed escalated support cases, providing timely resolutions and maintaining high service standards.