Elaine Devlin
ARLINGTON
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Professional with extensive experience in surgical nursing, prepared for high-stakes environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting smoothly to changing needs. Skilled in patient care, surgical procedures, and emergency responses. Reliable and flexible, ensuring seamless operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Oncology
11.2023 - 11.2024
RN Supervisor
USMD Hospital
03.2018 - 11.2023
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
Nurse Manager
HCA Trinity Park Surgery Center
05.2017 - 11.2023
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
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THR Huguley Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
- Optimized efficiency within the operating room by managing supplies inventory and maintaining appropriate stocking levels.
Charge Nurse
USMD Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2016
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Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
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Baylor Surgicare
10.2007 - 12.2013
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Arlington Memorial Hospital
02.2007 - 10.2007
RN Supervisor
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
01.1987 - 12.2005
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
Education
Registered Nurse UK Certificate - Registered Nurse
Western College of Nursing
Glasgow ,uk12-1986
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Staff supervision
- Managing deadlines
- Setting up referrals
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical recordkeeping
- Emergency procedures
- Intake and discharge
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Oncology
11.2023 - 11.2024
RN Supervisor
USMD Hospital
03.2018 - 11.2023
Nurse Manager
HCA Trinity Park Surgery Center
05.2017 - 11.2023
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THR Huguley Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2017
Charge Nurse
USMD Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2016
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Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
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Baylor Surgicare
10.2007 - 12.2013
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Arlington Memorial Hospital
02.2007 - 10.2007
RN Supervisor
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
01.1987 - 12.2005
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Registered Nurse UK Certificate - Registered Nurse
Western College of Nursing
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