Denise Elsasser
Portland,TN
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a background in patient management and medical recordkeeping, notably at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Experienced in wound care and attending and participating in interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional medical assessment abilities and a patient-centered approach, ensuring high-quality care across various units. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain best healthcare practices. Retired registered nurse as of October 2021. I recently completed the coursework, practicum and competencies through AHIMA to become an ODS and I am currently reviewing to take the ODS exam in March 2025.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Syracuse, NY
08.2018 - 10.2021
- My duties on the Spinal Cord Injury unit included staff RN, responsible for the care of 3-4 patients per day. Care involved: ADLs, medication administration, rehabilitation working closely with physical therapy and occupational therapy, wound care etc.
- I also rotated charge nurse onthe unit, responsible for obtaining needed orders, communicating with physicians, assignments of staff etc.
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Home
New Hartford, NY
05.2017 - 08.2018
- As an assistant manager on the Parkinson's unit I attended monthly meetings with patients and their family members to discuss their progress via Telemed with their neurologist.
- I attended team meetings with other disciplines to discuss individual patients progress.
- I was able to fill in to help on the unit with medication administration, patient care, where ever the need was.
- I also filled in on other units as Interim manager such as the Alzheimer's Unit and the Rehab unit as needed.
Registered Nurse
Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
Pasadena, Florida
01.2017 - 04.2017
- This was a Travel nurse assignment on an Acute Rehab Unit.
- I was responsible for patient care, administration of medications, working closely with physical therapy and occupational therapy and completing Functional Independence Measures and encouraging independence in ADLs.
- I was also floated to the Med-Surg units as needed during my 13 week assignment
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Syracuse, NY
08.2008 - 04.2016
- As a staff nurse on the Long-Term care/Hospice Unit my roll included direct patient care of 5-6 patients daily.
- Care included all aspects, ADLs, medication, treatments, rehabilitation.
- I was also assigned as Charge nurse and attended weekly Team meeting with all of the other disciplines involved in the care of the patients to discuss progress and their individual needs.
- I was also responsible for imputing information to the MDS for assigned patients.
Education
Master of Science -
Regis University
Denver, CO12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL08.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY05.2002
Cancer Registry
NCRA AHIMA & Cancer Registry Management Program
Online Skills
- Medical Assessment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the state of Tennessee.
Affiliations
- I am currently a student member of TODAA and attended the annual education conference in Chattanooga, TN in October 2023, the NCRA Annual conference in Indianapolis, Indiana and the TODAA annual education conference in October 2024.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Home
05.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2008 - 04.2016
Master of Science -
Regis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mohawk Valley Community College
Cancer Registry
NCRA AHIMA & Cancer Registry Management Program
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