Abigail E. Engel

EDUCATION

Master’s in the Science of Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner

Xavier University: 2019

Bachelor’s Degree in the Science of Nursing

Xavier University: 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse: Emergency Room: The Christ Hospital July 2015- current o Providing direct patient care safely, effectively, and compassionately o Working closely with physicians and other medical staff in the treatment of critical patients in emergency situations

o Utilizing prioritization, critical judgement, and organizational time management skills to provide care for multiple critical patients and their families Clinical Adjunct Faculty at Xavier University: January 1, 2020- present o Supervise 6 nursing students on a medical surgical/telemetry floor o Teach fundamental nursing skills

o Grade care plans, case studies and journals

Critical Care Nurse Residency Program: The Christ Hospital 2015 o Program for new graduate RNs designed to foster critical thinking skills in different critical care units throughout the hospital o Obtained skills including ECG interpretation, ACLS training, nursing interventions for critically ill patients, and caring for a high acuity diverse population

Patient Care Assistant: The Christ Hospital June 2014-June 2015 o Assist nursing and other healthcare professionals care for patients by taking vital signs, helping patients with toileting, wound care, sterile irrigation, drawing blood and various other responsibilities.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Member of the Unit Council The Christ Hospital

o Meetings held with the council help to implement safety mechanisms for the Emergency Department, as well as quality improvement activities and policy revisions

o Providing educational opportunities for the department and patients Role Transition Preceptor The Christ Hospital

o Help equip new graduate nurses with the skills and knowledge to begin their nursing career

o Provide a safe environment for learning in order to orient new nurse that focuses on patient centered care and safety

AWARDS and CERTIFICATIONS

ACLS/BLS Certified : The Christ Hospital 2018- current CPI Training : The Christ Hospital 2016 – current

PALS Certified: The Christ Hospital 2018- current

LVAD Competency: The Christ Hospital 2016- current Cincinnati Health Department Clinical Immersion Experience: Cincinnati Health department January- December 2019