Elaine Crittenden
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Work with HIV + patients for past 30 yrs
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
Portland, OR
06.2004 - 03.2021
- HIV clinic
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs,MAs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN Case Manager
Multnomah County Health Department
Portland, OR
07.1996 - 05.2004
- HIV clinic
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
RN Supervisor
Our House Of Portland
Portland, OR
- HIV Care
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
MT Hood Community College
Gresham, OR06.1992
Massage License - Massage Therapy
East West School of Massage
Portland, OR06.2004
Skills
- Work with HIV Patients
- Diet and Nutrition
- Department Leadership
- Nursing Staff Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Medication Administration
- Pharmacy Coordination
- Nursing Services Coordination
- Policy Updates
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
06.2004 - 03.2021
RN Case Manager
Multnomah County Health Department
07.1996 - 05.2004
RN Supervisor
Our House Of Portland
Associate of Science - Nursing
MT Hood Community College
Massage License - Massage Therapy
East West School of Massage
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