Emily Shoffner
Oxford
Summary
Registered Nursing professional in Emergency Medicine with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Clinical Nurse Residency, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient's condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
- Responded to medical emergencies with prompt and decisive action, minimizing patient risk and improving outcomes.
Student Nurse Internship, Intensive Care/Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, offering insights from nursing perspective to improve patient care strategies.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical support to the healthcare team and contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring smooth transition for patients and their families.
Student Nurse Externship, Cardiac Medical-Surgical
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mississippi
University, MS05-2020
Skills
- Student precepting
- Charge nurse role
- Medication administration
- Trauma nursing
- Emergency triage
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emergency diagnostics
- Decision-making
- Training staff
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Courses (TNCC)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Residency, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
05.2022 - 05.2023
Student Nurse Internship, Intensive Care/Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
07.2021 - 05.2022
Student Nurse Externship, Cardiac Medical-Surgical
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Courses (TNCC)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mississippi
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