Elise Rice
Moorestown,NJ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a background in private duty care, nursing supervision, and patient assessment. Skilled in medication administration, infection control, and care coordination, with a strong record of guiding teams and supporting safe, compassionate care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Private Duty Home Care
Pearl River, New York
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided private duty nursing care for home care clients
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physicians
- Administered medications and maintained accurate home care records
- Implemented care plans in coordination with families
- Documented patient conditions and communicated concerns to home care team
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Supported comfort, mobility, and daily living needs in private homes
Nursing Supervisor
Centers For Care
Nanuet, New York
10.1989 - 12.2020
- Supervised nursing staff across care center shifts and patient assignments.
- Monitored medication administration and nursing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Trained new nurses on policies, procedures, and safe patient handling.
- Inspected patient conditions and responded to urgent care needs promptly.
- Scheduled staff coverage to support daily operations and resident care needs.
- Reviewed charts, assessments, and progress notes for complete nursing records.
- Enforced infection control practices and safety standards throughout care services.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
Registered Nurse
Centers For Care
Nanuet, New York
01.1984 - 10.1989
- Administered medications and monitored reactions during daily patient care.
- Coordinated wound care and dressing changes for complex cases.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed resident conditions for Centers For Care skilled nursing services.
- Updated care plans with interdisciplinary team and physician guidance.
- Documented nursing notes in clinical records and shift reports.
- Trained nursing staff on infection control and bedside procedures.
- Supported compassionate patient care across Centers For Care units.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY06-1984
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs assessment
- Wound care
- Care plan management
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Staff scheduling
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Infection Control
- Child Abuse Prevention
- American Heart CPR
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Private Duty Home Care
01.2021 - 11.2023
Nursing Supervisor
Centers For Care
10.1989 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Centers For Care
01.1984 - 10.1989
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College