Elaine Pisula
Pikeville,NC
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with a proven track record at UNC Health Wayne and Cherry Hospital, adept in medication administration and delivering direct patient care. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care, and efficient emergency response. Excels in critical thinking and patient assessments, significantly improving treatment outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Wayne
04.2001 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Registered Nurse
Cherry Hospital
09.1995 - 04.2001
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05-1995
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support;
Pediatric Advanced Life Support;
Trauma Nursing Core Course;
Advanced Stroke Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Wayne
04.2001 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cherry Hospital
09.1995 - 04.2001
Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
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