Elaina Racinelli Massey
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
San Diego,CA
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated, compassionate team player with over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Expert in nursing care of various patient populations including trauma, neuro, surgical, cardiac, and psychiatric. Collaborates within the interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to assist in achieving positive outcomes for medical/surgical and stepdown patients while upholding Scripps standards and required performances.
Work History
Registered Nurse
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify health issues and ensure appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
REGISTERED NURSE
8 Years 1 Month- PCU Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown Trauma) - Full Time Days
- Provide care for patients with a wide range of conditions that require close monitoring such as cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, CHF, sepsis, stroke, hyperglycemia and trauma victims
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms
- Initiation and management of high-risk intravenous drips, moderate sedation for bedside gastroenterology and pulmonology procedures, tracheostomy care/airway support, and code procedures
- Delegate to and collaborate with other members of the health care team as appropriate in coordinating patient care
- Preceptor for San Diego State University Nursing Students in their externship
REGISTERED NURSE
10 Years 2 Months- Specialized trauma, orthopedic, and neurological patient care
- Delegate to and collaborate with other members of the health care team as appropriate in coordinating patient care
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Administered trauma care protocols in high-pressure situations to optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted in pre-operative assessments and post-operative care protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Documentation and charting.
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Clinical judgment
Wound care
Telemetry monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Cardiac care
Procedure preparations
Team coordination
Critical care
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
09.2018 - CurrentRead More
REGISTERED NURSE
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
07.2008 - 09.2018Read More
Registered Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
2022 - CurrentRead More
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science
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San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts
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