ELISA M. OVERTON
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly skilled and empathetic nurse graduate experienced in providing exceptional patient care in private practice and hospital settings. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Penn Medicine at Home
07.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health - Mercy Life
08.2019 - Current
- Remote Phone triage for home care patients during weekends when Clinic is closed
- Assist with emergency and non-urgent matters
- Administration of medication and care as prescribed by HCP
- Supervise and assign support staff with daily Resident ADLS.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trusted Healthcare Agency- Mainline Health Paoli Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Planned and managed patient care according to each patient's needs
- Interviewed patients and recorded their medical history and physical condition
- Obtained patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration
- Provided routine care for patients, administrated medication, cleaned and bandaged injured areas, injections of medication, phlebotomy, IV placement, immunizations
- EPIC computer system EMR, admission, discharge, Delegate assignment to assistant personnel, communicate with the patient and their families regarding daily care and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff members.
Assistant Wellness Nurse LPN - PRN Wellness Nurse
Brandywine Senior Living
04.2017 - 11.2021
- Provided residents with emotional support and instruction in areas such as medication administration, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness
- Maintained daily records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss with medical providers
- Medication cart, equipment, and stock supply audits
- Supervised and assign support staff to the daily care needs of residents.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Philadelphia Nursing Home
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Monitored and record patients' vital signs
- Maintained accurate records of different patient allergens and medical histories
- Administered medications on a timely basis according to the physician's instructions
- Collected blood and urine samples and label them accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA05.2023
LPN Diploma -
1199C School of Practical Nursing
Philadelphia, PA05.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Clinical care and judgment
- Clinical documentation
- Dialysis and vital sign monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- CPR & BLS
- Patient Assessment
- Health Education
- Communication
- Medical Terminology
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- EMR / EHR
- Geriatric Care
- Case Evaluation
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Assessments
Clinical experience
Rotations and observations encompassed acute, sub-acute, psychiatry, maternity, special procedures lab, hemodialysis, emergency department, and operating room., Philadelphia Nursing Home, St. Joseph's Hospital, Girard Medical Center, Simpson house, Mainline Health Hospitals, Penn Presbyterian Hospital, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Penn Medicine at Home
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trusted Healthcare Agency- Mainline Health Paoli Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health - Mercy Life
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Wellness Nurse LPN - PRN Wellness Nurse
Brandywine Senior Living
04.2017 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Philadelphia Nursing Home
06.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harcum College
LPN Diploma -
1199C School of Practical Nursing
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