ELENA DELANEY
Pollock,LA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse at Rapides Regional Medical Center with expertise in critical thinking and problem-solving. Improved patient safety and care quality. Skilled in CPR/AED and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for efficient patient-focused outcomes. Demonstrated adaptability and professionalism in high-stakes environments, leading performance improvement initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Alexandria, LA
09.2010 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Contributed to the development and revision of ICU policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA08-2010
Skills
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Patient Safety
- Reliability
- Medical team collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Team building
Accomplishments
- DAISY AWARD WINNER
- ICU NURSE EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- CCRN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Rapides Regional Medical Center
09.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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