Elisabeth Ashleigh Teague
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nursing Director in the Emergency Department
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
12.2023 - Current
- Assist in providing leadership and direction to the nursing staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants
- Oversee the recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, and evaluation of nursing staff
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to foster professional development and ensure adherence to clinical best practices
- Collaborate with the quality improvement team to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance patient outcomes
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and institutional policies
- Identify potential risks and safety hazards within the nursing department and develop strategies to mitigate them
- Monitor and investigate adverse events, incidents, and complaints, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
DC Forensic Nurse Examiners
Washington, DC
12.2021 - Current
- Performed physical examinations of sexual assault survivors to document evidence, collect specimens and provide treatment.
- Preserved evidence collected from patients in accordance with legal requirements.
- Maintained proper chain-of-custody when handling evidence related to criminal investigations.
- Conducted forensic interviews to obtain detailed information about the incident.
- Advised healthcare providers on best practices for caring for sexual assault victims.
- Educated patients on prevention strategies and safety measures related to sexual assault incidents.
- Assessed the need for emergency contraception or prophylaxis against sexually transmitted infections.
- Provided emotional support, crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate resources for sexual assault victims.
Pediatric Charge RN
Kaiser Permanente
Washington, DC
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Provides direct patient care, triage member calls, makes patient call-backs for providers, performs patient teaching, and performs and assists with procedures
- Delivers competent nursing care to a diverse patient population of all pediatric ages, acuities, and conditions within the population served by the facility
- Serves as a resource for other staff members by answering questions, orients new staff, and identifies staff needs for training
- Makes monthly staffing schedules and day-to-day work assignments to department staff
- Assesses workloads, on an ongoing basis, and makes special assignments during peak and slow periods
- Collects and codes department timesheets.
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC
09.2015 - 07.2022
- Facilitated successful transition of critically ill patients between different levels of care settings on an ambulance and helicopter.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to changes in the patient's condition while en route to the hospital or alternate facility.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for effective patient care delivery.
- Ensured that proper safety measures were followed during transport including use of restraints when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to family members during times of crisis.
- Conducted pre-transport assessments prior to transfer from one medical facility to another.
- Assessed and monitored patient's vital signs during transport.
- Managed airway devices and ventilator settings during transport procedures.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as mechanical ventilators, infusion pumps, suction devices, cardiac monitors. on critical transports.
Forensic Death Investigator
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Baltimore, MD
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Duties include making observations, conducting physical exams of the deceased, and taking photographs of crime scenes
- Interview family and witnesses in order to produce a comprehensive written report.
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsible for providing assessment, screening, treatment, and forensic evidence collection for pediatric, adolescent, and adult victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
- Responsible for using critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care, including knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data.
RN in 15 bed pediatric emergency room
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Responsible for patient care ranging from minor illnesses to pediatric traumas and critical emergencies
- Charge nurse; Coordinate with physicians to ensure adequate nursing unit support, delegate tasks and patient assignments to nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel, identify potential patient safety issues that may result in injury, illness, or other complications
- Travel nurse October 2013-January 2013/permanent position January 2013.
RN in 40 bed adult/pediatric emergency room
Southern Maryland Hospital
Clinton, MD
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Responsible for patient care ranging from minor pediatric injuries to critical adult medical emergencies
- Travel nurse assignment--RN Network agency.
RN in 14 bed pediatric emergency room
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
12.2012 - 03.2013
- Responsible for patient care ranging from minor injuries to critical illnesses and traumas
- Travel nurse assignment---RN Network agency.
RN in 40 bed Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department
Wesley Long Hospital
Greensboro, NC
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Responsible for patient care ranging from minor pediatric injuries to critical adult medical emergencies
- Travel nurse assignment---Nova Pro nursing agency.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Solace Center/Interact
Raleigh, NC
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Provides safe, comfortable, and confidential services for rape/sexual assault survivors
- Patients are able to be seen in a private, comfortable clinic setting instead of an Emergency Department.
RN in Level 1 Trauma Center, Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department
UNC Hospital
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2012 - 12.2012
- PRN nurse assignment
- Responsible for patient care ranging from minor pediatric injuries to critical adult medical emergencies.
RN in 84 bed Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Charge nurse; Manage shift safety, adherence to policies, and compliance with regulations, monitor and assist with admissions and discharges, support colleagues with resources and hands-on collaboration as necessary
- Responsible for patient care ranging from minor pediatric injuries to critical adult medical emergencies and traumas
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.
RN In 27 bed Pediatric Emergency Room, level 1 trauma center
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Hartford, CT
07.2010 - 10.2011
- Responsible for patient care ranging from psychiatric illness to major traumas
- Travel Nurse assignment---Cross Country nursing agency.
RN in 33 bed Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department
Presbyterian Hospital Matthews
Matthews, NC
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Responsible for patient care ranging from minor pediatric injuries to critical adult medical emergencies
- Able to easily assess patients' needs for the patients as well as their families.
RN in 62 bed Adult and Pediatric Trauma Level 1 Emergency Department
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
07.2005 - 07.2010
- Responsible for patient care ranging from neonate fevers to critical adult traumas
- Worked in ER at CMC-Northeast, CMC-Main, CMC-Mercy
- Able to easily assess patients' needs for the patients as well as their families
- Nurse for Mobile Transport Team at CMC-Northeast
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in ER.
RN in 72 bed Emergency Department
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
02.2010 - 05.2010
- Responsible for patient care ranging from critical traumas to minor injuries and illnesses
- Travel Nurse Assignment----Cross Country nursing agency.
RN in Emergency Department Resource Pool
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Able to work at all Baylor University Medical Centers (10 facilities)
- Responsible for patient care in 80 bed, Level 1 Trauma Center; care ranging from minor injuries to critical illness and trauma.
RN in 55 bed Pediatric Trauma Level 1 Emergency Department
Children’s Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
03.2008 - 12.2008
- Travel Nurse Assignment
- Responsible for patient care ranging from minor injuries to critical illnesses and traumas
- American Mobile Healthcare nursing agency.
RN in 45 bed Adult Emergency Department
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
01.2008 - 03.2008
- Travel Nurse Assignment---Cross Country nursing agency
- Responsible for patient care ranging from critical medical emergencies to minor injuries.
RN in 40 bed Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department
Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte, NC
01.2003 - 07.2005
- Responsible for patient care ranging from minor injuries to critical adult medical emergencies
- Assumed charge nurse position on a regular basis.
RN on telemetry floor and cardiac catheterization lab
Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte, NC
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Responsible for patient care ranging from congestive heart failure patients to patients with myocardial infarctions
- Assisted physicians during catheterizations; scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating.
RN on post-operative orthopedic floor and Neuro-Surgical ICU
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
06.1999 - 01.2001
- Responsible for patient care ranging from caring for patients after orthopedic surgery to help them regain their strength and mobility, as well as recovering from severe neurological trauma
- Assisted physicians with insertion of arterial lines, central lines, ventriculostomy drains, and halo placements.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing with specialization in Forensic Nursing -
Aspen University
12.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
05.1999
Received Certificate in Forensic Death Investigation
Skills
- Staff Development
- Staff Management
- People Management
- Organizational Development
- Cast and crew supervision
- Issues Resolution
- Charismatic Leader
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Management
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- PALS
- STABLE
- TNCC
- BLS INSTRUCTOR
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Nursing Director in the Emergency Department
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
12.2023 - Current
Pediatric Charge RN
Kaiser Permanente
07.2022 - 12.2023
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
DC Forensic Nurse Examiners
12.2021 - Current
Forensic Death Investigator
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
07.2016 - 04.2018
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Inova Fairfax Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2018
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Children's National Medical Center
09.2015 - 07.2022
RN in 15 bed pediatric emergency room
Greenville Memorial Hospital
10.2013 - 09.2015
RN in 40 bed adult/pediatric emergency room
Southern Maryland Hospital
03.2013 - 09.2013
RN in 14 bed pediatric emergency room
University of Maryland Medical Center
12.2012 - 03.2013
RN in 40 bed Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department
Wesley Long Hospital
08.2012 - 12.2012
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Solace Center/Interact
01.2012 - 12.2012
RN in Level 1 Trauma Center, Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department
UNC Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012
RN in 84 bed Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department
Duke University Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2012
RN in 33 bed Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department
Presbyterian Hospital Matthews
11.2010 - 02.2011
RN In 27 bed Pediatric Emergency Room, level 1 trauma center
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
07.2010 - 10.2011
RN in 72 bed Emergency Department
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
02.2010 - 05.2010
RN in Emergency Department Resource Pool
Baylor University Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2008
RN in 55 bed Pediatric Trauma Level 1 Emergency Department
Children’s Medical Center
03.2008 - 12.2008
RN in 45 bed Adult Emergency Department
Tucson Medical Center
01.2008 - 03.2008
RN in 62 bed Adult and Pediatric Trauma Level 1 Emergency Department
Carolinas Medical Center
07.2005 - 07.2010
RN in 40 bed Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2003 - 07.2005
RN on telemetry floor and cardiac catheterization lab
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
RN on post-operative orthopedic floor and Neuro-Surgical ICU
Carolinas Medical Center
06.1999 - 01.2001
Master of Science in Nursing with specialization in Forensic Nursing -
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Received Certificate in Forensic Death Investigation
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