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ELISE NELSON

Greensboro,NC

Summary

A passionate Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience for caring for patients in the hospice setting. Developed an extensive background in acute and chronic care management over a 19-year nursing career in general, orthopedic, neurological and transplant medical-surgical units as well as PACU and palliative care. Seeking a PART-TIME Nurse Practitioner position to continue to provide empathetic and competent care to any population.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Trellis Supportive Care
Winston-Salem, NC
02.2019 - Current
  • Acted as a consultant and primary care provider for patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses.
  • Managed care, from chronic illnesses to acute, end-of-life medical decisions.
  • Provided comfort through in-depth, difficult conversations with patients and families regarding what to expect with disease progression and end-of-life.
  • Collaborated closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive comfort care.
  • Completed patient visits primarily in the home setting, as well as in the in-patient setting.
  • Participated in managing COVID-19 pandemic operations with Trellis Employees.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Moses Cone Hospital
Greensboro, NC
05.2012 - 10.2017
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from arrival to discharge from recovery room. Provided age-appropriate care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Provided age appropriate care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions including cardiac/respiratory status and pain control to ensure efficacy of treatments.
  • Acted as dependable resource for precepting, mentoring, delegating, and team building.
  • Demonstrated leadership for nursing personnel as a charge nurse.
  • Participated as an active member of shared governance.
  • Facilitated effective communication with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
  • Obtained certification for Post Anesthesia Nursing.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontological Primary Nurse Practitioner

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
05-2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-2005

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient evaluation
  • Patient needs assessment
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Family education
  • Pain control
  • Symptom control
  • Evidence-based care

Certification

  • AANP Certification Board, Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Certification # AG06180266, Expires 6/24/2028, NP License # 5011799, Expires 08/31/2025
  • North Carolina Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, RN # 260865, Expires 08/31/2026
  • DEA, MN5291947, Expires 10/2029
  • American Heart Association, BLS, Expires 09/2025

Timeline

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Trellis Supportive Care
02.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

Moses Cone Hospital
05.2012 - 10.2017
  • AANP Certification Board, Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Certification # AG06180266, Expires 6/24/2028, NP License # 5011799, Expires 08/31/2025
  • North Carolina Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, RN # 260865, Expires 08/31/2026
  • DEA, MN5291947, Expires 10/2029
  • American Heart Association, BLS, Expires 09/2025

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontological Primary Nurse Practitioner

University of North Carolina At Greensboro

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse

Southern Connecticut State University
ELISE NELSON