Clara McCance
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital New Orleans
01.2023 - Current
- 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 or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- 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.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
Emergency Room Nurse Technician
Ochsner Baptist
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Established trust among patients through effective communication and empathetic understanding of their concerns during high-stress situations.
- Exhibited excellent time management skills when prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Gained valuable experience in caring for diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and those with chronic conditions.
- Improved patient comfort by performing vital signs monitoring and reporting any abnormalities to the nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols while assisting with various procedures, minimizing risks for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during hospitalization, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members, ensuring proper coordination of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12.2022
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Trauma Nursing
- Triage Nursing
- Behavioral Health Care
- Pediatric Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Intake and discharge
- Patient and family advocacy
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital New Orleans
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse Technician
Ochsner Baptist
05.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
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