Daniela Elsaw
Warwick,RI
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 8 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
- Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Provide skilled nursing care and services in accordance with prescribed orders.
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
LPN Admission Nurse
Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Streamlined the admissions process for increased efficiency, with detailed documentation and timely communication to interdisciplinary team members.
- Identified areas for improvement within the admissions department by participating in regular quality assurance audits and implementing recommended changes where applicable.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from emergency room settings to inpatient units by coordinating closely with ER nurses and case managers.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills by consistently conveying pertinent information about incoming patients to medical staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care during transitions between healthcare providers.
Nurse, Dermatology Clinic
Tufts Medical Center
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Enhance patient satisfaction with timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of various dermatological conditions.
- Actively participate in case reviews staying updated on latest developments within dermatology field.
- Assist in minor surgical procedures such as biopsies and excisions, ensuring safe and effective outcomes for patients.
- Assessed patient needs during triage process accurately determining urgency level resulting in appropriate allocation of resources.
Wellness Nurse
Brookdale Assisted Living
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Serve as liaison between physicians and outside specialists, establishing strong professional relationships that benefited patient care.
- Administer medications and injections, ensure cleanliness and security of medicine supply room and adhere to company systems, procedures and processes.
- Maintain accurate medical records, contributing to seamless coordination among healthcare providers.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, identifying potential health concerns and facilitating timely interventions.
- Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayview Rehabilitation At Scalabrini
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitor, track, and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provide treatments, care for wounds, and assist with procedures as necessary.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brown Health - Newport Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Communicated all pertinent patient observation to the Registered Nurse.
Practical Nursing Student
Community College Of Rhode Island
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal health by developing individualized care plans and providing education on their conditions.
- Developed cultural competence by working with diverse patient populations from various backgrounds, ages, religions, or ethnicities.
- Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions with patients, families, and healthcare team members while maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of care provision.
- Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, delivering immediate assistance while awaiting further instructions from medical professionals.
- Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charlesgate Nursing Center / Assisted Living
11.2016 - 03.2021
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Rhode Island07.2023
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR / EHR
- Patient assessments
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Exp. 3/2027
- Basic Life Support (AHA) Exp. 3/2026
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
LPN Admission Nurse
Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center
03.2025 - 09.2025
Nurse, Dermatology Clinic
Tufts Medical Center
09.2024 - 03.2025
Wellness Nurse
Brookdale Assisted Living
11.2023 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayview Rehabilitation At Scalabrini
09.2023 - 01.2024
Practical Nursing Student
Community College Of Rhode Island
09.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brown Health - Newport Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charlesgate Nursing Center / Assisted Living
11.2016 - 03.2021
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island