Registered Nurse in ED, Telemetry, and IMCU (Former Employee), Princeton, NJ – June 14, 2013
Enjoyed the position, typical 7-730 shift ended on time, busy patients, brand new hospital had all the resources needed to do the job, and the team approach was exemplar.
Nursing Assistant (Current Employee), Buffalo, NY – June 5, 2013
Pros: learning, interacting with patients and families
Cons: short breaks
The Emergency Department never ceases. Every day at work is new adventure, interacting with new or familiar patients, learning about new or rare diagnoses. The best part of the job is the satisfaction that you truly made a difference in someones life. Whether it be treating them and making them feel better, or giving a bath when it has been days since – more... they were clean. Working in the ED has taught me to multitask, prioritize, and to have great compassion for those in need. – less
Registered Nurse (Current Employee), Ocoee, FL – June 3, 2013
Pros: 12 hour shifts
Cons: short breaks
I enjoy working for this company. Management is nice. There is a lot of change with Orlando Health taking over. Great location. Fast paced emergency room. Nice physicians to work for at the hospital.
I started out at the bottom of the ladder and slowly climbed, good advancement opportunities. I learned a lot of skills as and unlicensed assistive person. Co-workers were friendly and helpful.
Registered Nurse (Current Employee), Denver, CO – May 9, 2013
Pros: nationally ranked for trauma survival rates
Cons: staffing
A typical day at work consists of taking care of acutely ill and injured patients in a Level 1 Trauma Center. I have learned a lot about how to take care of critical patients and set them up for in-patient status. The management is helpful and supportive. Co-workers work well in a team setting. The hardest part of the job is scarce resources and the – more... most enjoyable part of the job is being an integral part of the trauma team and partaking in life saving efforts. – less
Registered Nurse (Current Employee), Bethesda, MD – May 8, 2013
Currently work 7pm-7am in busy emergency department. See resume for skills and tasks performed. Also work 3 1/2 years on med/surg floor. Served as charge nurse and preceptor.
Staff RN (Former Employee), Phoenix, AZ – April 24, 2013
Perform variety of clinical nursing skills for acute and non-acute patients. Utilize the nursing process, assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care based on evidenced base professional practice and research. Demonstrate awareness of ongoing ED unit needs to provide leadership and direction too team members in reaching optimal nursing care standards. – more... Collaborate with other professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery to achieve desired patient results. Experience in staff development, process improvement, and regulatory compliance in order to provide and perform superior patient care. Supervise and orient assigned staff. Continually look for opportunities for professional development and improvement. The most enjoyable part of this job was the fast pace and variety. My coworkers where great mentors and the best team players I’ve ever worked with. The hardest part was my long commute and long shifts. – less
Registered Nurse (Former Employee), Carson City, MI – April 14, 2013
• Triage of incoming patients and ability to recognize critical and life - threatening emergencies vs noncritical patients • Perform full patient assessments • Effective and complete documentation with T-System charting • Obtaining IV access with simultaneous labratory blood draws • Correct and effective administration of medications (oral, IV, IM routes) • – more... Identifying and reassessment of patients • Accurate placement of foley catheters with correct measurement of output • Anticipating needs of patients and responding proactively to obtain specimens, gain IV access, and perform lab draws • Ability to handle multiple patients with a variety of complaints • Ability to perform discharge teaching on a variety of subjects and diagnoses – less
RN (Current Employee), Louisville, ky – April 12, 2013
I enjoy my job and the people that I work with. It gets rough at times but I do love what I do and the people that I work with. It does get a bit crazy at times but we all pull together to get through the day
Management and staff are great, clientel and work area is very violent and draining
Bronchoscope Nurse (Current Employee), Detroit, MI – April 7, 2013
Pros: great educational experience
Cons: very low pay when compared to other facilities, violent work environment
I have to say that although I do not regret leaving I did learn a lot in the years that I was working in the Emergency department and would not trade my time there for anything.
RN (Current Employee), Cheverly, MD – March 3, 2013
I love being able to help patients in acute and emergent situations, I have the ability to remain calm and think through chaotic situations. I've learned alot from working in the emergency department, but I am looking forward to learning so much more and being exposed to a wide variety of patient cultures, ages, and conditions. The most difficult part – more... of my work is seeing people and families in emotional, psychological, amd physical pain. The most enjoyable part of my work is being comforting and providing compassionate care to those in need. – less