Debra Pennington
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City: Petersburg
State: MI
Zip: 49270
Country: USA
Phone: 734-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
RN with 14 years of direct care experience. I have worked briefly in the areas of home care, 10 months, and intermediate care 18 months. The majority of my experience is ER nursing. I have worked full time for approximately 12 years at a Level II trauma center.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Schoolcraft Community College, Livonia MI 1/2001 to 5/1998 (Applied Science of Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
RN with 14 years of direct care experience. I have worked briefly in the areas of home care, 10 months, and intermediate care 18 months. The majority of my experience is ER nursing. I have worked full time for approximately 12 years at a Level II trauma center.
Licenses
Registered Nurse, TNCC, ACLS, BLS
Skill Highlights
Experienced ER Nurse with ability to focus and perform effectively in high pressure, fast paced environment.
Excellent assessment skills
Proficient at IV placement, blood draws, ABGs
Experienced accessing and maintaining medical ports and PICC lines
Experienced with conscious sedation for orthopedic reductions & endoscopy procedures
Excellent triage skills
Proficient with Advanced Treatment Protocols
Proficient with NG, OG & Foley catheter placement
Experienced with bladder and NG irrigation
Experienced with blood product transfusions.
Professional Experience
August 1999 to December 2012
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, Michigan
Staff RN
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
May 1998 to August 1999
Annapolis Hospital Wayne, MI
Staff RN
From May through August I was employed as a nurse extern and worked on a medical floor performing routine vitals, wound care, accu checks and assistance with ADLS. Upon obtaining my RN license I accepted a position on the intermediate care unit and received my new nurse orientation, completed my first ACLS course and worked as a staff nurse managing 5 to 7 patient assignment on the midnight shift. I was responsible for all aspects of care for the patients including ongoing assessment and appropriate intervention, implementing care as ordered by attending physicians, administering medications oral, IV and IM and assisting with all aspects of patient care.
Education and Training
1998 Schoolcraft Community College Livonia, MI
Associate of Applied Science Applied Science of Nursing