Bobbie McElroy
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse, adept at preventing infection spread and enhancing patient care. My tenure at Piedmont Hospital honed my skills in providing emergent critical care, medication administration and patient advocacy. I excel in delivering compassionate care, evidenced by improved patient outcomes. My expertise in patient assessments and education sets me apart, ensuring high-quality, continuous care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Parkside at Budd Terrace
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Piedmont Hospital
Covington, GA
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provide emergent care to patients presenting to the ER, provide life saving assistance according to the protocol and patient needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided wound care and treatment plans upon discharge for patients and caregivers in easy to understand terms to assure continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Westerwood Rehabilitation Center
Columbus, OH
02.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
06.2024
Associates Degree Of Nursing -
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH12.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Family Education
- Collecting vitals
- Emergency Response
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Parkside at Budd Terrace
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Piedmont Hospital
04.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Westerwood Rehabilitation Center
02.2024
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Associates Degree Of Nursing -
Hondros College of Nursing