Becky Elgin
Casey,IA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg / ER / Surgery RN
Adair County Health System
2023.08 - Current
- Caring for patients in all age ranges and with variety of ailments
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
ER/Med-Surg/Surgery RN
Greene County Medical Center
2017.11 - 2023.10
- Critical thinking skills in caring for patients of all ages and with all disease processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Worked full time in surgery department for two months, due to changes within GCMC I went back ER/Med-Surg full time.
- Use of EPIC as EHR.
Med-Surg RN
Highland Medical Group
2023.01 - 2023.08
- PRN position that eventually did not have the hours when I was available.
- I worked Med-Surg, Surgery and ER shifts.
Health Coach/Clinic Nurse
Adair County Medical Clinic
2021.03 - 2021.11
- Learned new processes in transition of care within Mercy affiliation including many EHR systems.
- The hired position as Health Coach was put on hold due to staffing needs, I worked with one provider providing primary care needs in May until resignation in November.
- Collaboration with healthcare providers in and outside the clinic to create plans of care for patients.
Charge Nurse
The New Homestead
2018.09 - 2019.01
- Wound care treatments, administered medications and assisted in keeping residents safe and as independent as possible while showing respect and compassion.
- Communication with residents, their loved ones, and the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care for residents
Med-Surg RN
Audubon County Memorial Hospital
2017.10 - 2017.10
- Did not complete orientation due to a job opportunity in Jefferson where I had family living at the time.
Charge Nurse
Panora Specialty Care
2016.08 - 2017.10
- Assessing, implementing and coordinating care of intermediate care and skilled care residents
- Working as a team with other staff to provide safe, quality care.
ADON/MDS Coordinator
Panora Specialty Care
2015.06 - 2016.08
- Based off assessments of physical and mental health needs, I created care plans individualized to that resident
- Submitting assessments to CMS
- Assisting physicians with rounding and drawing labs as ordered
Clinic LPN
Adair County Medical Clinic
2015.03 - 2015.06
- Working with a nurse practitioner in providing care in the clinic setting
- Informing patients of results of studies completed, the plan of care after that completion and then talking with their insurance company to further understand what the plan of care can be.
Hired Hand
Sheeder Cloverleaf Dairy
2014.10 - 2015.06
- Family farm, managing other employees while bottling milk
- Making and inspection the products prior to sending them out to consumers
- Handling equipment used in processing milk and ice cream.
Ward Clerk & CNA
Guthrie County Hospital
2014.10 - 2015.06
- Assist healthcare staff on the med-surg floor with documentation needs in an organized work flow setting
- Answer the phone, assist those that came to the nurses’ station and assist other CNA’s in caring for patients as needed.
Clinic LPN
Lakeview Center For Urology
2013.12 - 2014.08
- Checked in patients, obtained history, assist the doctor with in clinic procedures
- Obtained labs, worked with insurance companies and the patients to help them get the care and medications they need
- Assisted with the front office work.
CNA
Guthrie County Hospital
2009.08 - 2013.12
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living
- Assisting nursing staff in caring for medical-surgical patients
- I continued in the role after obtaining my LPN, after which I also worked in the GCH Clinics as needed and worked with a PA for a sleep study clinic.
CNA
The New Homestead
2008.03 - 2009.10
- Caring for residents during the end stage of their lives, providing the support and compassion in their day to day routines
- Providing them and their families with support in times of grief.
Education
Bachelor Science of Nursing -
Upper Iowa University
12.2021
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Southwest Community College
Creston, IA06.2017
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Southwest Community College
Creston, IA06.2012
High School Diploma -
Guthrie Center High School in Guthrie Center
01.2008
Skills
- Care Planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and Empathy
- Team Coordination
- Efficient work ethic
- Quick Learner
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
References
- Allison Hamilton, RN, BSN, 515-370-5011
- Tam Andre, ED Tech, 515-509-9945
- Andrew Hamilton, EMT, 712-292-8475
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC
- ACLS, BLS
Timeline
Med-Surg / ER / Surgery RN
Adair County Health System
2023.08 - Current
Med-Surg RN
Highland Medical Group
2023.01 - 2023.08
Health Coach/Clinic Nurse
Adair County Medical Clinic
2021.03 - 2021.11
Charge Nurse
The New Homestead
2018.09 - 2019.01
ER/Med-Surg/Surgery RN
Greene County Medical Center
2017.11 - 2023.10
Med-Surg RN
Audubon County Memorial Hospital
2017.10 - 2017.10
Charge Nurse
Panora Specialty Care
2016.08 - 2017.10
ADON/MDS Coordinator
Panora Specialty Care
2015.06 - 2016.08
Clinic LPN
Adair County Medical Clinic
2015.03 - 2015.06
Hired Hand
Sheeder Cloverleaf Dairy
2014.10 - 2015.06
Ward Clerk & CNA
Guthrie County Hospital
2014.10 - 2015.06
Clinic LPN
Lakeview Center For Urology
2013.12 - 2014.08
CNA
Guthrie County Hospital
2009.08 - 2013.12
CNA
The New Homestead
2008.03 - 2009.10
Bachelor Science of Nursing -
Upper Iowa University
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Southwest Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Southwest Community College
High School Diploma -
Guthrie Center High School in Guthrie Center
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC
- ACLS, BLS
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