Elisa Davis
Kingdom City,MO
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse at DePaul Hospital with a proven track record in clinical leadership and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and streamlined workflows, while mentoring staff to uphold high care standards. Skilled in medication administration and fostering a supportive team environment, contributing to improved patient outcomes and safety compliance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
DePaul Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques among staff, leading to improved job satisfaction and reduced absenteeism.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by personalizing care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Enhanced emergency response times by organizing and leading drills, preparing team for actual emergencies.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Enhanced patient care quality by leading team of nurses to adopt evidence-based practices.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN Traveler
American Mobile Healthcare
09.2016 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Responded efficiently to critical situations, applying life-saving interventions under pressure while maintaining composure.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, minimizing adverse reactions or errors.
- Promoted patient advocacy, ensuring all patients received appropriate care and resources.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as diabetes or heart failure using advanced clinical skills gained from continuing education courses.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment for patients through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing healing time and preventing complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying changes in condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Established trust with diverse patient populations, employing cultural sensitivity when delivering culturally competent nursing care.
Staff Nurse
St. Louis University Hospital
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
RN Staff Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St Louis, Missouri
02.2004 - 12.2011
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Administered vaccinations and conducted health screenings for early detection of illnesses or diseases among patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN Traveler
Cross Country Travel Corps
Boca Raton, Florida
06.1999 - 02.2004
- Managed complex medical conditions such as diabetes or heart failure using advanced clinical skills gained from continuing education courses.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying changes in condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment for patients through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Decreased stress levels for pediatric patients during hospital stays by engaging them in therapeutic activities tailored to their needs.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based practice guidelines, promoting best practices within the facility''s nursing staff.
- Promoted patient advocacy, ensuring all patients received appropriate care and resources.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, minimizing adverse reactions or errors.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Keokuk05-1997
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Medication administration
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Staff training
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Personal integrity
- Patient management
- Care plan management
- Medication distribution
- Issue resolution
- Patient care standards
- Nursing expertise
- Documenting observations
- Licensed RN
- EMR systems
- Critical care
- Friendly and outgoing
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal driven
- Care and discharge planning
- Patient admitting
- Charting and documenting
- Evidence-based nursing
- Nurse training
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Attention to detail
- Delegation and motivation
- Monitoring vital signs
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassionate and caring
- Documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [8 - 12] staff members.
- Documented and resolved an issue involving patient care of a critically ill cardiac patient which led to improved teamwork which added to less time in the hospital for recovery after open heart surgical procedure.
Certification
- BLS Training - July 2025 - 2027
- ACLS Training - July 2025 - 2027
Timeline
Charge Nurse
DePaul Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2025
RN Traveler
American Mobile Healthcare
09.2016 - 05.2023
Staff Nurse
St. Louis University Hospital
02.2012 - 04.2016
RN Staff Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
02.2004 - 12.2011
RN Traveler
Cross Country Travel Corps
06.1999 - 02.2004
Nursing
Southeastern Community College
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