Elise Mikol
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Emergency Department Registered Nurse with experience in high-acuity, fast-paced care, trusted with full patient assignments and Rapid Response Team responsibilities. Brings a strong emergency foundation from prior EMT-Basic and ED Technician roles, with a focus on clinical judgement, adaptability, and safe escalation of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Portsmouth, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Provide nursing care for 4-5 Emergency Department patients per shift in a high-acuity environment, while serving as the assigned Rapid Response Team (RRT) nurse, supporting urgent clinical escalations across the department.
- Perform rapid triage and focused assessments, initiate cardiac monitoring, EKG acquisition, IV access, lab draws, and medication administration, with continuous reassessment of patient status.
- Respond to rapid response events, Code Blue activations, and clinical deterioration, collaborating with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to escalate care appropriately.
Emergency Medical Technician
Core Occupational Medicine
Norfolk, Virginia
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided independent first-response coverage for a freestanding occupational health clinic supporting the HRBT Bridge & Tunnel Expansion Project.
- Performed initial assessment and basic life support care for acute workplace injuries and medical emergencies on the HRBT project, including motor vehicle-related incidents, lacerations, chemical/concrete slurry exposures, and musculoskeletal trauma, with timely escalation to EMS when indicated.
- Delivered care to a diverse, multilingual workforce on the HRBT project, utilizing translation tools, nonverbal assessment strategies, and coordinating with site safety teams, advanced practice providers, and emergency medical services to ensure patient safety and appropriate escalation.
Emergency Department Technician
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Performed core Emergency Department technical skills including peripheral IV access, EKG acquisition, phlebotomy, vital signs, splinting, and patient transport, frequently reassigned to support department flow during high-volume periods due to technical proficiency.
- Supported Emergency Department triage operations by assisting with patient intake, vital signs, EKGs, and initial screening under RN direction, gaining early exposure to triage prioritization in a controlled setting.
- Actively participated in Code Blue and high-acuity emergency situations, including high-quality CPR, patient positioning, and equipment support, while maintaining situational awareness during behavioral and safety-related emergencies.
Patient Transporter
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Chesapeake, Virginia
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Served as the sole overnight in-hospital transporter on weekends, coordinating patient movements across the facility, with a primary focus on Emergency Department and ICU patients.
- Transported high-acuity patients for diagnostic studies and procedures, including MRI and CT, safely managing stretchers, motorized beds, monitors, oxygen, and ventilated patients, in coordination with nursing and respiratory therapy.
- Supported hospital workflow through timely, organized patient transport, prioritizing patient safety, clear communication, and situational awareness during off-hours when staffing resources were limited.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA05-2024
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Virginia12-2021
Skills
- Rapid patient assessment & reassessment
- Cardiac monitoring and EKG acquisition
- Peripheral IV access
- Emergency response and ACLS support
- High-acuity patient care
- Triage and patient flow management
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Patient safety and escalation of care
Affiliations
Hospital Emergency Response Team
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Core Occupational Medicine
04.2023 - 08.2024
Emergency Department Technician
Sentara Leigh Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2022
Patient Transporter
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - 08.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
ECPI University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College