Beth Elston
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Team oriented
Customer service background
Great memory skills
Caring
Sense of humor
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy RN
Lutheran Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Conducted post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care
- Inspected facilities and maintained excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces.
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
Electrophysiology Rn
Lutheran Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Initiated and implemented interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Revised interdisciplinary plan of care based upon ongoing patient assessment and evaluation.
RN, Critical Care
Parkview Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 11.2017
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
PRN Staff Nurse
Van Wert County Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
James A Rhodes State College
Lima, OH05.2006
Skills
Preparing patients for procedures, including educating patient and family
Recovering patient after receiving anesthesia during procedures, including educating family on discharge instructions
PACU trained to recovered extubated patients after complex procedures
performed as charge nurse when needed in the recovery area
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Endoscopy RN
Lutheran Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Electrophysiology Rn
Lutheran Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2018
RN, Critical Care
Parkview Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 11.2017
PRN Staff Nurse
Van Wert County Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
James A Rhodes State College
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