Elise Graham
Loveland,CO
Summary
Driven registered nurse since 2017, experience in caring for medical/surgical adult patients, and critical care experience in step down units since 2022. Compassionate care as evidenced by continuous recognition from patients and coworkers. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborates well with doctors and other members of the health care team to maintain excellent care. Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
Loveland , CO
2019.07 - Current
- North Enterprise Float Pool critical care RN caring for adult patients in orthopedic, medical, surgical, cardiac, neurology, and progressive care units.
- Competent with pre and postoperative care of patients undergoing a variety of surgeries from general, orthopedic, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, and spinal procedures.
- Care and assessment of patients with chest tubes, wounds, wound vac systems, heated high flow oxygen systems, bi-pap machines, arterial lines, central lines, foley catheters/catheritization, nasogastric tube insertion/ maintenance, dobhoff insertion and tube feeds, TPN maintenance, continuous bladder irrigation.
- Electrolyte replacement per policy.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, started peripheral IVs, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Takes active education role with patients and families regarding heart education, diabetes education, follow up, complications of surgery, when to contact their provider
- Collaborates closely with physicians regarding patient care plan and discharge needs.
- Competent and timely care in emergency situations
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
The Medical Center of Aurora
Aurora , CO
2017.01 - 2019.07
- Collaborated with patients and families to discuss medical conditions and progress
- Evaluated patients, engaged in care planning and administered treatments/medications such as heparin drips, PCA pumps, nasogastric tube management, JP drains, biliary drains, peripheral IV insertion, PICC line and foley catheter care
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions, including cardiac drips amiodarone and diltiazem
- Specialized in the care of cardiac patients, such as post-operative care of pacemakers, cardiac stent placements, and ablations
- Monitored and cared for patient postoperative thoracic procedures, such as VATS wedge resection or biopsy, and management of chest tubes
- Efficient and composed care in rapid response and emergency code situations
- First new graduate nurse from "StarRN Residency Program" to start on day shift position.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude -
Colorado Mesa University
01.2016
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring/identifying rhythms
- Critical care fellowship completion October 2022
- Charge Nurse experience for Short Stay Unit at MCR
- Taking vital signs/critical thinking with abnormalities
- Epic EHR Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration with wound/ostomy team
Accomplishments
Three daisy award nominations, "wall of fame" recognition at MCR
Certification
- RN License
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH
- CPI
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
2019.07 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Medical Center of Aurora
2017.01 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude -
Colorado Mesa University
- RN License
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH
- CPI
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