Karen Sullivan
Summary
Highly skilled Emergency RN with extensive experience in diverse roles. Collaborates well with fellow co-workers and maintains composure under pressure. Valuable practical knowledge and skills in emergency nursing as staff RN, leader and instructor. Able to quickly adapt to new situations and deliver excellent patient care with confidence and a smile
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Foothills Medical Center
02.2001 - Current
- Staff RN in Level 1 Trauma Center, Triage, trauma and charge trained. Leader and mentor of 68 bed high acuity ER in Canada
- 1;1, 3;1 and 4;1 nurse patient ratio
- Able to float to all areas of Level 1 ER
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
Emergency Department Travel RN
Nurse Relief Inc
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Expert ER skills needed in order to quickly learn and become proficient in new ER in very limited time period
- Travel RN in 17 bed ER
- Preceptor for new travel nurses as a traveler
- Charge and triage while on travel assignment
Flight Nurse
Lifesupport Air Medical
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by commercial jets and fixed-wing aircraft.
- One on one care during transport of patients for medical repatriation
- Navigated international healthcare systems with independent decision making regarding patient care with at times minimal support and communication while maintaining patient safety and company directives.
Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Educator
Foothills Medical Center
04.2013 - 06.2019
- TNCC, ACLS, BLS, Triage Instructor for department
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom and bedside teaching for 250+ RN's in Level 1 trauma center
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish..
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Doctors Medical
06.2004 - 08.2007
- Travel Nurse in 22 bed ER
- Triage, trauma and charge trained
- Care of adult and pediatric patients in Level 2 ER
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABSkills
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIH
- EPIC and Allscripts computer charting
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Emergency Department Travel RN
Nurse Relief Inc
08.2022 - 03.2023
Flight Nurse
Lifesupport Air Medical
05.2018 - 12.2019
Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Educator
Foothills Medical Center
04.2013 - 06.2019
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Doctors Medical
06.2004 - 08.2007
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Foothills Medical Center
02.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
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