RN-Emergency Room

Emergency Department (ED) currently has 137-140 visits daily. We see everything from neonates to geriatrics. We strive hard to meet metrics for our STEMIs, Stroke, and Sepsis. We have a Cath lab that is here during the day, however nights, weekends, and holidays are on call. Stroke - we administrer Tenectaplase for our "clot buster". We do not perform interventions here, patients are transferred out. Sepsis - we work hard to collect blood cultures, administer antibiotics, IV fluids within the first hour of arrival. We utilize Critical Care Techs to assist when needed, however as a nurse, we can complete all tasks as needed. We collaborate as a team and keep an open line for communication.