Emily Robertson
Knoxville
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of clinical experience in acute care settings, dedicated to providing efficient, compassionate, and exceptional care to patients. Excels in strong interpersonal abilities, works well under pressure, adapts to new environments, and prioritizes teamwork within the workplace. Motivated by a constant pursuit of innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Critical Illness Recovery Centers
Knoxville
10.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team environment to deliver quality nursing care for diverse patients with various illnesses.
- Conducted thorough assessments and communicated any changes in patient conditions to providers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Developed proficiency in intravenous insertions, Foley catheter placement, colostomy management, drain monitoring, wound care, and management of medical equipment.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Facilitated timely patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, while documenting required and pertinent information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs during hospital stays and discharge planning
Registered Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Oncology/Medical Surgical - 2016-2019
- Intermediate Care Unit - 2019
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team environment while demonstrating effective time management skills.
- Provided quality patient care and education to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Administered chemotherapy drugs to cancer patients and blood transfusions while monitoring patients' responses to treatment.
- Followed physicians' orders and reported changes in patient conditions.
- Supported patients and families emotionally, and spiritually, during their hospital stay.
- Built trust and a working rapport with staff, patients, and family members to enable effective communication to ensure the patient’s well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05.2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Life-sustaining machines
- Critical thinking
- Crisis intervention
- Intravenous insertion and therapy
- Chemotherapy administration
- Radiation therapy support
- Blood transfusion
- Central line management
- Access port care
- Wound care
- Catheter monitoring
- Colostomy care
- End-of-life care
- Preventive health
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
Licenses Certificates
- Basic Life Support (BLS), current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), current
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS), current
Certification
National Food Harvest, KARM, Foot Clinic, RAM clinic, horse rescue organizations.
Affiliations
Preceptor to multiple nursing students and new employees.
Accomplishments
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Awards and Honors
Dean's List during undergraduate study.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Critical Illness Recovery Centers
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carson-Newman University
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