Elanna Wheeler
East Northport,NY
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Huntington Hospital, Magnet Hospital
11.2014 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step-down Unit
Touro Infirmary Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients in the step-down unit, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units or surgical wards.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Huntington Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management post discharge.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University
New Orleans, LA05.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2007
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Central Line Care
- Airway Management
- Cardiac monitoring
- End of life care
Certification
CCRN
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Huntington Hospital, Magnet Hospital
11.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step-down Unit
Touro Infirmary Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Huntington Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
CCRN
ACLS
BLS
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