Abigail DeFouw
Indianapolis
Summary
Motivated healthcare professional with a solid background in nursing and emergency response. Committed to contributing to improved patient outcomes and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
Indianapolis
01.2023 - Current
- Triage patients to assess urgency and prioritize care needs.
- Monitor vital signs and document changes in patient conditions.
- Perform diagnostic tests, administer medications, and provide treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Educate and inform patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments, and follow-up care instructions.
Senior Patient Care Technician
Community Health Network
Indianapolis
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Answered call lights promptly, and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, and staff members.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Emergency Medical Technician
Pendleton Fire Department
Pendleton
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare facilities during patient handoffs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12-2022
ENPC -
Emergency Nurses Association
04-2025
TNCC -
Emergency Nurses Association
06-2025
Skills
- Triage assessment
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
TNCC
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
01.2023 - Current
Senior Patient Care Technician
Community Health Network
01.2019 - 01.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Pendleton Fire Department
08.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
ENPC -
Emergency Nurses Association
TNCC -
Emergency Nurses Association