James Fender
Pringle
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with five years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in trauma, medical surgical, and telemetry environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Wyoming Valley West School District
3/10/21 - Current
- Oversaw health services for school of over 1,000 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Health System
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Emergency Medical Technician
Larksville Community Ambulance
03.2019 - Current
- Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
- Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
Nursing Assistant
Geisinger Health System
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, back rubs and assisting with travel to bathroom
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Registered Nurse's informed of changes
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
Volunteer Firefighter
Goodwill Hose Company #2
06.2015 - Current
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift
- Responded quickly and effectively to all duress alarms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Norfolk
Norfolk, VA2018
Skills
- Patient management
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Chronic disease management
- Care plan development
- Patient assessments
- Preventative health
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Health System
01.2020 - 02.2021
Nursing Assistant
Geisinger Health System
10.2019 - 01.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
Larksville Community Ambulance
03.2019 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Goodwill Hose Company #2
06.2015 - Current
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse
School Nurse
Wyoming Valley West School District
3/10/21 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Norfolk
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