Elan Caruso, RN BSN
Arvada,CO
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 9 years of nursing experience, and proficient in clinical operations, team leadership, and quality improvement. Recognized for team collaboration and optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes. Pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Administration to further develop leadership capabilities and promote sustainable healthcare.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventional Radiology RN
HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's
Denver, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Serves as charge nurse, directing workflow, assigning caseloads, and coordinating multidisciplinary care teams.
Travel RN
Multiple Healthcare Systems
Nationwide
11.2017 - 04.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care in more than 10 hospitals across Med/Surg, Telemetry, ER, and PCU units.
- See the detailed list for all contract history.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health St Elizabeth Hospital
Youngstown, OH
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Registered Nurse on Medical-Surgical Unit, and worked to collaborate on scheduling and resource allocation during staffing shortages.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CONursing
Kent State University
Kent, OHSkills
- EMARs - EPIC & Meditech
- Care coordination
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Staff scheduling
- Data-driven decision making
- Health education and advocacy
- Team leadership
- Employee training and mentorship
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Quality assurance controls
Professional Experience
- Student Leadership Intern: KSU Division, Sigma Theta TAU International (2015-2016)
- World Health Assembly Delegate: United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland (18-26 May 2015)
- Study Skills Tutoring Program Coordinator: KSU Academic Success Center, Kent OH (2015-2016)
Affiliations
Volunteer, City Park Farmers Market - Denver, CO (May 2023 - Present)
Timeline
Interventional Radiology RN
HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's
07.2023 - Current
Travel RN
Multiple Healthcare Systems
11.2017 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health St Elizabeth Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2017
MBA - Healthcare Administration
University of Colorado Denver
Nursing
Kent State University