Elisabeth Herzog-Dodson
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a history in patient care and medical procedures, ready for nursing roles. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Compassionate approach and teamwork to deliver exemplary whole-person care. Adaptable to evolving healthcare demands.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pool RN
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Behavioral Health Assistant
Unity Center For Behavioral Health
Portland, OR
12.2020 - 04.2024
- Inform clients of the policies and regulations while within the facility and monitor behavior and adherence to procedures for the shared safety of clientele and staff
- Engage with clients and provide for basic needs while within care
- Evaluate emergent needs and triggers within the population, providing crisis intervention when appropriate
- Maintain clear record of behaviors and movement of clients within the milieu.
- Assessed care areas for adherence to hazard and safety guidelines.
- PES, Triage
QMHA
Telecarecorp
Gresham, OR
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals
- Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support
- Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities
- Perform duties such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, or collecting specimens.
- Provided nutrition education and counseling to patients.
Service Coordinator
Crestwood Behavioral Health
Eureka, CA
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients
- Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on patient needs and strengths
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals
- Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support
- Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
Group Therapy Facilitatior
Hospice Of Humboldt
Eureka, CA
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Provide group counseling to community members affected by grief and loss
- Offer support to aid in flow of conversation to encourage growth within therapy group.
Education
Bachelors - Science
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN05.2023
Portland Community College
Portland, ORBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05.2018
Certification
- RN license issued OBSN 2023-06-09, Expires 2026-12-01
- License #10009518
- BLS, AHA - September 2022-2024
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
- Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society) Member number: 21382019
Timeline
Float Pool RN
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Assistant
Unity Center For Behavioral Health
12.2020 - 04.2024
QMHA
Telecarecorp
03.2020 - 05.2021
Service Coordinator
Crestwood Behavioral Health
07.2018 - 05.2019
Group Therapy Facilitatior
Hospice Of Humboldt
09.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelors - Science
Concordia University, St. Paul
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Humboldt State University