Emily Daugherty
Monticello
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Extern known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care management, medical terminology fluency, and emergency response preparedness. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient experiences and support healthcare team objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Somerset
06.2024 - Current
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
CNA
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Somerset
10.2020 - Current
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Office Manager
Congruence in Care
Somerset
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
- Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
Life Guard
Somersplash Waterpark
Somerset
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
- Assisted with orientation sessions for new lifeguards in training.
- Administered immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Performed CPR and first aid when necessary according to established protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05-2023
High School Diploma -
Southwestern Highschool
Somerset, KY05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Biology
Berea College
Berea, KYSkills
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- Vital signs assessment
- Electronic health records
- Safety protocols
- Patient care coordination
- Written communication
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking capacity
- Effective communication
- Acute and rehabilitative care
Certification
- Pediatric Abusive head Trauma certification. Completed on 1-12-2025.
- BLS certification. Renewed on 11-19-2024.
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Office Manager
Congruence in Care
01.2021 - 12.2022
CNA
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Life Guard
Somersplash Waterpark
06.2018 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Somerset Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
Somerset Community College
High School Diploma -
Southwestern Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Biology
Berea College
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