Elaine Buckingham
Centennial Surgery Center
Mount Ephraim,NJ
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Expert Registered Nurse with over 35 years of postoperative experience in preoperative assessment and patient education. Conducts thorough telephone assessments, reviews medical records for surgical readiness, and coordinates with healthcare teams to ensure patient preparedness for outpatient procedures. Experienced with HST electronic medical records and familiar with EPIC.
Work History
Registered Nurse - Pre-Admission Testing/Perioperative Registered Nurse
- Conduct comprehensive pre-admission telephone assessments for patients scheduled for outpatient surgical procedures.
- Obtain and review medical histories, medications, allergies, and health information to identify potential surgical risks.
- Review patient charts to verify completion of laboratory testing, EKGs, medical clearances, history and physicals, and required physician documentation.
- Coordinate with surgeons' offices, anesthesia providers, primary care physicians, and specialists to obtain missing information before surgery.
- Educate patients regarding medication management, fasting guidelines, arrival instructions, and postoperative expectations.
- Document assessments and patient information in the HST electronic medical record; utilized EPIC.
- Ensure patients meet facility and regulatory requirements for safe surgical care.
- Assisted with preoperative nursing tasks.
Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery
- Admitted and prepared patients for outpatient surgical procedures.
- Performed patient assessments and initiated IV therapy
- Provided post-anesthesia recovery and discharge education.
- Assisted physicians during outpatient procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts to ensure surgical readiness.
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients.
- Administered medications and intravenous therapy.
- Monitored patient conditions and collaborated with physicians regarding changes in patient status.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation.
- Delegated patient care responsibilities and supervised support staff.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)
Preoperative Telephone Assessments
Surgical Clearance Coordination
Surgical Chart Review
Medical History and Medication Review
Patient Education
Perioperative Nursing
IV Therapy
Electronic Health Records (HST and EPIC)
Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
ACLS and BLS certifications
Certification
- Registerd Nurse - State of New Jersey
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Pre-Admission Testing/Perioperative Registered Nurse
Centennial Surgery Center
1999 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery
Virtua Health - West Jersey Hospital
1996 - 1999Read More
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit
Virtua Health - West Jersey Hospital
1987 - 1996Read More
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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