Arial Peterson
St Louis
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, excelling in emergency triage and compassionate patient advocacy. Proven ability to administer medications and manage critical situations effectively, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in team collaboration and patient assessments, fostering a safe and healing environment for diverse populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
CenterPoint
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
School Nurse
Confluence Academy
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Oversaw health services for school of 300 students and faculty.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Behavior Technician
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Saint Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, MO12-2017
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Medical records management
- Emergency triage
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Interpersonal communication
- Pain management
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Critical Life Support
Timeline
School Nurse
Confluence Academy
02.2025 - 05.2025
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
CenterPoint
01.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
06.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
10.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Saint Louis Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Missouri