EILEEN SULLIVAN

Arlington, WA ***** 425-***-**** adz4si@r.postjobfree.com

Work well in fast-paced ER environments to manage acute incidents and chronic patient concerns. Clear and decisive communicator with strong prioritization and planning skills. Focused on effectively triaging patients for optimal department response. Certifications include TNCC, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ENPC. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Patient Care Oversight

Compassionate and Caring

Attention to Detail

Monitoring Vital Signs

Creative Problem Solving

Patient Condition Monitoring

Medical Procedure Preparation

Patient Examination

EmergencyRN, 07/1992 to Current

Cascade Valley Hospital – Arlington, WA

Demonstrated accountability by taking responsibility for decisions, actions and results. Managed 5-6 nurses in ER unit handling needs of waiting room and acutely ill and injured patients. Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice. Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private. Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.

RN, Critical Care, 06/1987 to 07/1992

Everett General Hospital – Everett, WA

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Critical Care Registered Nurse, 05/1981 to 06/1987 Group Health Hospital – Seattle, WA

Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery. Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression. Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes. Critical Care Registered Nurse, 06/1979 to 05/1981 University Hospital – Seattle, WA

Provided targeted care and treatment to pre and post heart surgery and critically ill patients. Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care unit. IV Therapy Nurse, 09/1976 to 09/1980

St Joseph Hospital – Tacoma, WA

Administered IV medications to all patients in entire hospital and monitored response to medications. Served on code team, started IVs on babies to adults. Mixed and labeled IV medications, IV crystalloids with additives, and TPN. Learned about teamwork for best patient care and outcomes. Associate of Arts: RN

College of The Desert - Palm Desert, CA

EDUCATION

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