Elijah Cox
Nashville VA Medical Center, Ward 2G
Murfreesboro,United States
10
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse with eight years in the Department of Veterans Affairs, progressing from Nursing Assistant to Registered Nurse. Specializes in med-surg nursing, post-surgical care, telemetry monitoring, and hospice care. Demonstrates strong patient advocacy and commitment to quality care in acute, psychiatric, and geriatric settings, while effectively leading teams and adhering to evidence-based practices.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 4 Months- Coordinated patient assignments, admissions, transfers, discharges, staffing needs, and shift workflow as Charge Nurse.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to post surgical patients, including assessment, planning, intervention, medication administration, and evaluation.
- Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or patient condition requiring timely intervention and escalation.
- Collaborated with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, therapy, case management, and other disciplines to ensure safe, individualized patient care.
- Delegated and supervised care by nursing assistants and other team members, maintaining accountability for patient safety.
- Precept and support nursing staff and participate in quality-improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Use BCMA and other medication-safety practices to promote accurate medication administration and monitoring for adverse effects.
CNA
2 Years 6 Months- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to nursing team, ensuring timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to implement care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Managed medical equipment to deliver effective patient care and ensure operational readiness.
CNA
3 Years 5 Months- Assisted patients and staff with daily needs in healthcare setting. to meet patient and staff needs while completing assigned tasks in a timely and proficient manner.
- Collaborated and engaged with peers to enhance understanding of psychiatric and substance-abuse disorders.
CNA
1 Year 9 Months- Supported individuals in achieving daily living activities through tailored tools and assistance.
- Provided direct support in restorative and hospice care settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science
High School Diploma
Skills
Charge Nurse / Shift Leadership
Telemetry Monitoring
Post-op monitoring
Precepting & Staff Development
Strong clinical judgment
Patient Support & Advocacy
Patient Assessment & Care Planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nashville VA Medical Center, Ward 2G
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
CNA
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2024Read More
CNA
Alvin C. York VA Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2021Read More
CNA
NHC of Murfreesboro
07.2016 - 04.2018Read More
Blackman High School
High School Diploma
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Motlow State Community College
Associate of Science
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East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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