Elise Freije
Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD)
Virginia Beach,VA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 3.5 years of ICU experience in pediatric care. Skilled in managing critically ill patients in high-pressure settings and optimizing outcomes through proactive interventions. Strong multitasking capabilities in ventilator management, emergency response, and sedation administration, alongside effective communication within healthcare teams.
Work History
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
3 Years 5 Months- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and optimize complex patient care plans
- Utilize advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills to support patient stabilization and recovery
- Monitored pediatric critical care patients, assessing neurologic, respiratory, and hemodynamic status for timely intervention.
- Administered titrated medications, vasoactive infusions, and blood products while maintaining strict pediatric safety standards.
Patient Care Associate
2 Years 7 Months- Specialized in orthopedics to assist nursing staff with post operative patient care.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes in patient condition
- Promoted patient safety and comfort while assisting with mobility within the hospitals policies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Anticipated
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (AAS)
Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Hemodynamics monitoring
Neurological monitoring
ECG
Intravenous therapy
Ventilator management
Patient safety protocols
Regulatory compliance
Fluid intake and output monitoring
Policy adherence
Fluid balance monitoring
Accomplishments
Approved for first clinical ladder within CHKD
PICU preceptor, who helps transitions nurses into the PICU
Team Lead of the PICU
CCRN Certification
Certification
Registered Nurse, Virginia Board of Nursing (License #0001319290)
Registered Nurse, New York Board of Nursing (License #N28357)
BLS & ACLS for Healthcare Providers
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certified
CCRN Certified
Timeline
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD)
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Associate
Albany Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2021Read More
University at Albany, State University of New York
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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ECPI University, College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing (AAS)
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University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science from Nursing (BSN)
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Personal Information
Title: RN
Honors & Awards
Summa Cum Laude, ECPI University, Dean’s List of Distinguished Students, ECPI University, Dean’s List of Distinguished Students, University at Albany, SUNY, National Honor Society, University at Albany, SUNY