Elaine Pearson
Summary
Over twenty years of experience as Registered Nurse. Maintained strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Received "You make a Difference Award" for excellent patient satisfaction. Worked as a float pool nurse for over 10 years and have crossed trained in almost every department in the hospital. Recently worked in Acute Rehabilitation Hospital as a floor nurse, preceptor, and educator. Received numerous award certificates for "Living the Way" from Select Medical. Set up and developed the New Hire Skills lab for Nurses and CNA's. Took the CRRN review course and will get CRRN certified. LVAD certified and BLS AHA certified.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital -Select Medical
Jefferson, LA
03.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Medical Center
Pasadena, TX
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Registered Nurse
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
Covington, LA
04.2001 - 06.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Registered Nurse
Northshore Regional Hospital
Slidell, LA
04.2004 - 03.2006
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
New Orleans, LA02.2001
Post Degree Certificate - Paralegal Studies Pre Law
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA08.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12.1992
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Emergency Situations
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Patient Examination
- Pain Management Techniques
- Airway Management
- IV Administration
- Educational Programs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital -Select Medical
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Medical Center
08.2016 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Northshore Regional Hospital
04.2004 - 03.2006
Registered Nurse
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
04.2001 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Post Degree Certificate - Paralegal Studies Pre Law
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of New Orleans
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